European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Coffer Made in France, Europeor Lyon, France, Europe Possibly made in Burgundy, France, Europe 1570-1600 Artist/maker unknown, French Partially gilded walnut with wood and gilded paste inlays * Gallery 254, European Art 1500-1850, second floor (Rubenstein Gallery) 1930-1-189 Purchased with the John D. McIlhenny Fund from the Edmond Foulc Collection, 1930 |
LabelWith its masterful carving and elegant patterns achieved through wood and paste inlays, this coffer is an exceptional piece of French Renaissance cabinetry. The oval on the top would have been filled with some kind of decoration, perhaps originally with an enamel plaque.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
