Lectern Panel
1500-1600 (made)
| Place of origin |
Triangular panel of walnut from a lectern; it is carved in the centre with a shield bearing a vase of flowers and surrounded by two cornucopiae and a half-wreath; above is a baluster-shaped stembetween two monsters’ heads terminating in floral scrolls. In each of the lower corners of the panel is a winged monster with a human head.
Object details
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| Brief description | Spanish, 1500-1600 |
| Physical description | Triangular panel of walnut from a lectern; it is carved in the centre with a shield bearing a vase of flowers and surrounded by two cornucopiae and a half-wreath; above is a baluster-shaped stembetween two monsters’ heads terminating in floral scrolls. In each of the lower corners of the panel is a winged monster with a human head. |
| Dimensions | Dims. from catalogue: H 20 ins. W 22 7/8 ins. (50’8 x 58 cm) |
| Object history | Purchased from Monsieur Duseigneur, 3 Rue de l’Abbaye, Paris for £11 19s 3d R.F. 93305/1897 'Slightly wormeaten and small portions missing. The edge is pierced with several holes.' |
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| Accession number | 695-1897 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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