Auction 91 Antiques and Works of Art

662

An Empire casket


Estimate

1.000 - 1.500


Session 2

22 October 2019



Description

Mahogany
Gilt and chiselled mounts
On the front a low-relief of putti and on the obverse an applied element of winged mythological creatures
Architecturally inspired design of Corinthian columns on the front and back and pyramidal cover
Velvet lined interior
France, 19th century
(signs of wear)

24x37x23 cm


Category

Objects



Closed Auction