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Pulpit

15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

French (Brittany); late 15th century

Portion of an oak pulpit, in the shape of a half octagon consisting of a framework enclosing eight panels arranged in two rows; the panels in the upper row are carved with Gothic tracery beneath round arches, amid which are the following subjects, beginning at the left: (1) a crowned fleur-de-lys: (2) a shield of arms, now defaced; (3) a shield bearing the arms of Brittany dimidiating the royal arms of France, and (4) a crowned fleur-de-lys. In the lower row the two centre panels are carved with Gothic tracery, and those at the ends with linen ornament.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
oak, carving
Brief description
Oak pulpit; French (Brittany); late 15th century; Ex Peyre Collection
Physical description
French (Brittany); late 15th century

Portion of an oak pulpit, in the shape of a half octagon consisting of a framework enclosing eight panels arranged in two rows; the panels in the upper row are carved with Gothic tracery beneath round arches, amid which are the following subjects, beginning at the left: (1) a crowned fleur-de-lys: (2) a shield of arms, now defaced; (3) a shield bearing the arms of Brittany dimidiating the royal arms of France, and (4) a crowned fleur-de-lys. In the lower row the two centre panels are carved with Gothic tracery, and those at the ends with linen ornament.
DimensionsTaken from department file: H: 2ft 9.87in x W: 2ft 3.5in x D: 1ft 3.5in (feet and inches) H: 86.04cm x W: 69.85cm x D: 39.37cm (centimetres)
Object history
Acquired from Emile Peyre of 146 Avenue Malakoff, Paris, at the price of £30.

Collection
Accession number
647-1895

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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