Lagasca 36. 28001 Madrid Spain
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LOT 43:
Anónimo español del siglo XVII
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Chest with inscription ‘María Fernández’
A 17th century chest made of carved wood, metal, textile and remains of polychromy. Possibly made in Salamanca (Spain) or its area of influence. Rectangular body with a flat lid made of carved wood with remains of original polychromy, corner pieces and other metal fittings and textile details. It is decorated on the outside with a moulding on the lower part with curved motifs and a simple carved vegetal decoration with an inscription in capital letters on the front (‘Viva María / Fernandez’) in reference to its owner. Exposed wood on the inside, without decoration.
A similar model is published in: ENRIQUEZ ARRANZ, María Dolores: El mueble español en los siglos XV, XVI y XVII. 1951. p. 39; cat. no. 74, plate 74.
Measurements: 58 x 162 x 65 cm.
