Single Owner Auction - Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr.
Fri, Nov 20, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 150
Fine Gothic Tracery Carved Iron Mounted Coffer
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
French or possibly Flanders, 15th/16th century elements, heavy hinged lid and open interior, early iron lock with figural hasp, tracery carved front and side panels, front centering a heraldic crest with crown over three fleur de lis, 28 x 61-1/2 x 29-1/2 in. - Note: Accompanied by an appraisal by Leopold Blumka of Blumka Gallery New York dated May 14, 1963 for a ?Gothic walnut chest, with fine carving, Flemish 15th century? appraised at $1500, possibly referring to this chest. - Provenance: Probably Carnegie Institute ( accompanied by black and white photo of the chest with Carnegie Institute label verso); Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
lid replaced, case with extensive pest damage and scattered losses, patches, and repairs (see detailed photos), feet replaced, loss to tail of creature on lock hasp, bottom boards and lower back board replaced
Condition
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