Lot 1002 - A194 Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration - Thursday, 24. September 2020, 10.00 AM
CASSONE (MARRIAGE CHEST)
Renaissance, Florence, 15th century.
Wood and stucco, relief-decorated and gilt. Decorated with lions and lilies. Rectangular chest with a slightly curved front. Hinged cover. Red-patterned velvet display cushion.
152 × 41 × 49.5 cm.
Various losses.
Provenance:
- E. Bührle Art Collection Zurich
- by succession in present ownership
Literature: A.De Marchi, L. Sbaraglio, Signa/FI 2015, Le opere e i giorni, copies virtutis. Favole antiche e vita quotidiana nel racconto dei cassoni rinascimentali.
CHF 8 000 / 12 000 | (€ 8 250 / 12 370)
Sold for CHF 7 500 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.