A NORTH ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT PASTIGLIA CASKET

1480-1500

Details

A NORTH ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT PASTIGLIA CASKET
1480-1500
The hinged lid applied with portrait medallions flanking the domed finial, all within a raised moulded border, the front panel depicting Actaeon undergoing his transformation into a stag, watched by the bathing Diana and two nymphs, the reverse depicting Orpheus
11cm. high x 16cm. wide x 10.5 cm. deep

Brought to you by

Nikky Zwitserlood

Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this

nzwitserlood@christies.com 0031205755291

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

A comparable pastiglia casket was sold at Christie's King Street Living with Art, lot 778, 10 february, 2012. Another comparable casket was sold Christie's King Street sale of Important Early European Furniture, Sculpture & Tapestries, lot 254, 9 November 2006.

More from The Decorative Arts Sale

View All