Early 17th Century North Italian Renaissance Pine Cassone, circa 1620

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Early 17th Century North Italian Renaissance Pine Cassone, circa 1620

About the Item

The large pine coffer or marriage chest (Cassone), having a beautiful faded and sun-bleached pine carcass, taken on pink hues, the two plank top opening to reveal a vacant interior with later lid rest, the flanks with carved baluster pilasters and fielded paneled front and sides having the original ornate iron plate pierced escutcheon with leather remnants, the whole on a plinth base and standing on generously sized lions paw feet surviving from Renaissance Period, Italy. In desirable original and dry aged condition, there is considerable wear commensurate with age to the pine, with old woodworm and gnarled losses to the extremities, expected given the softness of the wood and the four hundred years of use. The color to the front is darker with the piece probably having positioned in a very light area for many years, the top being more sun bleached than the rest of the carcass. The interior is very clean and remarkably untouched. We have treated the piece for worm with a full fumigation spray. There are no live insects within the piece. In Renaissance Italy, betrothal and marriage were celebrated with commemorative works of art. These objects were frequently elaborate, marking as they did the joining of a couple, while also demonstrating alliances between powerful families. Particularly significant were cassone, large storage chests typically used to hold the bride’s dowry. In mid 15th century Florence, these chests were sometimes paraded through the city in wedding processions. As part of the domestic interior, the chests were designed to complement the other furnishings in the new couple’s bedchamber. A beautiful early piece of furniture in beautifully time worn and original condition.

Dimensions:
Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 63 in (160.02 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
Style:
Renaissance (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Pine
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1620-1629
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1620
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Please see description for full condition report and photographs for visual reference.
Seller Location:
Bedford, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 18571stDibs: LU1944311862493