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Important Italian Renaissance Polychrome Chest with Coat-of-Arms
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Important Italian Renaissance Polychrome chest with coat-of-arms
Origin: Italy
Period: early 16th century
Height: 71cm
Length: 190cm
Depth: 78cm
Polychrome wood
Partly original
This large and strong chest stands on two vigorous lion paws above which runs a gilded and polychrome frieze imitating basketry. Two important acanthus leaves appear on the angles. The facade of the chest is adorned with concentric moulded frames. The panel is centred with two winged chimeras with a foliated body framing a mask. On the lateral jambs leaves roll in volutes and are accompanied by flowers. The lid is bordered by a frieze. On the lateral facades are painted two coat-of-arms.
- Dimensions:Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 74.81 in (190 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)
- Style:Renaissance (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Early 16th Century
- Condition:Repaired. Refinished. Replacements made.
- Seller Location:Saint-Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3115329554012
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