Lot 1030 - A212 Decorative Arts - jeudi, 27. mars 2025, 13h30
WOODEN CASKET, SO-CALLED "MINNEKÄSTCHEN", DECORATED WITH ANIMALS
Probably German or Swiss, 15th century
Cherrywood, carved and with remains of polychrome paintwork, partly painted red. Wrought-iron bands reinforced with decorative hearts. Rectangular body with hinged lid. The sides each with a depiction of one or more animals, including a hare, a dog and a fox striding in front of a mountain landscape, and a group of monkeys; in rectangular reserves with a diamond pattern and stylized rosettes as a background. The lid is carved with a striding lion, a brand signature and a ring eyelet. No key.
19.5 × 15 × 10 cm.
Scratches and minor losses. The iron mounts have been heavily cleaned and sanded.
Cf. similar examples in Paul Emil Schwerzmann: Coffres et Cassettes Collections Privées. Zug,1996, p. 34 and Ewald Berger: Prunk-Kassetten. Europäische Meisterwerke aus acht Jahrhunderten. Graz 1998, pp. 182, 190-191. On some caskets, fantasy creatures can also be found in the carved decorations, while the occurrence of coat of arms cartouches enables a more precise geographic classification.
Cf. similar examples in Paul Emil Schwerzmann: Coffres et Cassettes Collections Privées. Zug,1996, p. 34 and Ewald Berger: Prunk-Kassetten. Europäische Meisterwerke aus acht Jahrhunderten. Graz 1998, pp. 182, 190-191. On some caskets, fantasy creatures can also be found in the carved decorations, while the occurrence of coat of arms cartouches enables a more precise geographic classification.
CHF 3 000 / 5 000 | (€ 3 090 / 5 150)
Vendu pour CHF 6 250 (frais inclus)