Cassone
16th century (made)
On long loan to Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool
Object details
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| Brief description | Italian, 16th century |
| Physical description | Coffer of carved Italian wood, picked out with gilding. On the front are two recumbent male figures, emblematical of Autumn and Winter, and cupids supporting a shield of arms. Description from John Hungerford Pollen, 'Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork', 1874: "The two main figures are Autumn, represented by a recumbent male nude figure pressing grapes brough by a boy and a satyr. These latter are kept subordinate as to size so as to fit the panel. The Winter is warming himself over a fire and has draped attendants to signify cold. The carving is out of a sold mass of wood which forms the front; it is not a piece framed in with rails and styles as is usually done. The splendour of solid material adds to the dignity and massivness of the work. The prominent points and edges are touched with gilding." |
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| Object history | Bought for 23L. 1 s. (No further information in register) |
| Summary | On long loan to Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool |
| Bibliographic reference | London, South Kensington Museum: Ancient and Modern Furniture & Woodwork in the South Kensington Museum, described with an introduction by John Hungerford Pollen (London, 1874) , p. 136
“7707. '61. (COFFER. Carved Walnut wood, picked out with gilding. On the front are two recumbent male figures, emblematical of Autumn and Winter, and Cupids supporting a shield of arms. Italian. 16th century. H. 2 ft. 4. in., L. 5 ft. 8 in., W. 1 ft. IO in. Bought, 23L. 1s. The two main figures are Autumn, represented by a recumbent male nude figure pressing grapes brought by a boy and a satyr. These latter are kept subordinate as to size so as to fit into the panel. The Winter is warming himself over a fire and has draped attendants to signify cold. The carving is out of a solid mass of wood which forms the front; it is not a piece framed in with rails and styles as is usually done. This splendour of solid material adds to the dignity and massiveness of the work. The prominent points and edges are touched with gilding.” |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 7707-1861 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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