Jambs and lintel of a window
Jamb and Lintel
ca. 1500 (made)
ca. 1500 (made)
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These outside jambs and the lintel of a window made of sandstone were carved in France in c. 1500. The jambs have circular pillars with foliated capitals and hexagonal moulded bases; the outside edges are decorated with a long leafy stem. On the lintel are two blank shields at the corners supported by lions whose tails terminate in serrated foliage in the centre of two pillars. A deeply undercut thistle can be seen in the foliage.
They were possibly for the family of Marlortie (Normandy and Picardy).
They were possibly for the family of Marlortie (Normandy and Picardy).
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Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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Title | Jambs and lintel of a window (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Carved sandstone |
Brief description | Jambs and lintel for the outside, carved sandstone, Northern France, ca. 1500 |
Physical description | The jambs have circular pillars with foliated capitals and hexagonal moulded bases; the outside edges are decorated with a long leafy stem. On the lintel are two blank shields at the corners supported by lions whose tails terminate in serrated foliage in the centre of two pillars. A thistle is introduced among the foliage which is deeply undercut and detached. |
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Object history | Possibly for the family of Marlortie (Normandy and Picardy). Given by J. H. Fitzhenry, Esq. |
Production | Northern France |
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Summary | These outside jambs and the lintel of a window made of sandstone were carved in France in c. 1500. The jambs have circular pillars with foliated capitals and hexagonal moulded bases; the outside edges are decorated with a long leafy stem. On the lintel are two blank shields at the corners supported by lions whose tails terminate in serrated foliage in the centre of two pillars. A deeply undercut thistle can be seen in the foliage. They were possibly for the family of Marlortie (Normandy and Picardy). |
Bibliographic reference | List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in the Years 1905 - 1908. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum, During the Year 1906, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition with Appendix and Indices. London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, 1909, p. 151 |
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Accession number | 901:3-1906 |
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Record created | January 15, 2009 |
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