Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Jul 15, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 372
Rare Gothic/Gothic Style Wrought Iron and Velvet Coffer
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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 |
Spanish, possibly 15th century, hinged lid set with iron mounts and green velvet with elaborate pierced gallery and three wrought hasps, fabric lined open interior, box fitted with two locks and various elaborate iron mounts, bottom boards with remnants of leather, 12-1/2 x 24-3/4 x 18-1/4 in.
Note: A closely related example (dated circa 1500) is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. See accession number 24.198.
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition
expected dents, distress, and corrosion to iron elements, one corner element off but present, some pest damage at bottom board, wear and distress to fabric throughout
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