16th Century Fruitwood Inlaid Oak, Elmwood Marquetry Renaissance Coffer

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About the Item

Origin: Rehnish or Alsatian Period: Third quarter of the 16th century Height: 86 cm Wide: 158.5 cm Depth: 60 cm With a rectangular top with four recessed panels with a diaper motif above an angled dentil frieze, the front panelled with two stylised brickwork windows enclosing a vase of flowers flanked by arcades with stapwork, the top with diaper motifs, the sides with foliate panels and an iron handle, on scrolled bracket feet. The marquetry on this coffer is typical of pieces originating from Cologne in the latter years of the 16th century. The marquetry tradition that is commonly associated with the South German territories such as Augsburg and Ulm spread to the North with Cologne becoming the main centre of production. Cologne had a long history of furniture making in oak as the dominant material and the Netherlandish influence was very strong and the motifs of Cologne marquetry derive in general from those of Southern Germany, but also display certain distinctive features. The scrolls are inspired by Flemish prints such as those by the Floris brothers of Antwerp, Cornelis (1514-1575) and Jacob (1524-1581). Typical of Cologne are the pilasters with strapwork motifs. The stylised window and brickwork on this coffer are typical of the three dimensional almost trompe l’oeil effects being used in marquetry at this time, influenced by Lorenz Stöer’s 1567 publication Geometria et Perspektiva. Furthermore Koeppe, in Die Lemneers – Danforth – Sammlung Wetzlar, p.128, fig.61, illustrates a schrank from Cologne, late 16th century, with vases of flowers and scrolling foliage conceived in a similar vein to that on this piece. Koeppe, p.127-128, also illustrates a schrank, from Cologne, late 16th century, with the identical angled dentil motif on the top of the front doors to that on the offered coffer. Comparative literature: Reinier Baarsen, German Furniture, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, 1998. Wolfram Koeppe, Die Lemneers – Danforth – Sammlung Wetzlar, Heidelberg, 1992.

Dimensions:
Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 62.41 in (158.5 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
Style:
Renaissance (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak
Period:
16th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Third Quarter of the 16th Century
Condition:
Seller Location:
Paris, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 441stDibs: LU157027578003

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