19th C. European Gilt Bronze Casket
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Description
Western Europe, probably France, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful small casket done in the neo-Gothic style in imitation of late medieval/early modern caskets (see the Victoria and Albert Museum for examples of those). It is made of bronze, with a design of panels showing two figures in various scenes. Size: 2.35" L x 5.05" W x 2.05" H (6 cm x 12.8 cm x 5.2 cm)
A wide panel where the latch connects on the front of the casket shows both figures kneeling; based on clothing, they may be a man and woman and possibly a married couple. The lid shows four panels, all taking place underneath an ornate architectural arch of the Gothic style with a low-relief fleur-de-lis at its capstone. Gilt bronze caskets - made of individual cast plaquettes - often had scenes from woodcuts that told stories - some Biblical, some from classical mythology, some from history.
Provenance: Ex-M. Jones private Collection, United Kingdom.
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#119180
A wide panel where the latch connects on the front of the casket shows both figures kneeling; based on clothing, they may be a man and woman and possibly a married couple. The lid shows four panels, all taking place underneath an ornate architectural arch of the Gothic style with a low-relief fleur-de-lis at its capstone. Gilt bronze caskets - made of individual cast plaquettes - often had scenes from woodcuts that told stories - some Biblical, some from classical mythology, some from history.
Provenance: Ex-M. Jones private Collection, United Kingdom.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#119180
Condition
Wear to design; one end appears to have been kept too close to something warm and it has damaged the artwork. Patina overall.
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19th C. European Gilt Bronze Casket
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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