Remarkable English Oak Gothic Coffer c.1480

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Remarkable English Oak Gothic Coffer c.1480An outstanding example of late medieval craftsmanship, this monumental English Gothic oak coffer dates to the late 15th century. Of impressive scale and architectural presence, it would have originally served as secure storage while projecting the owners status within a domestic or ecclesiastical setting, while reflecting the value of the objects stored within. The front is carved with bold, deeply recessed Gothic tracery, echoing the forms of

Autumn holds a bunch of grapes displaying the fruits of the season

drawn from a local dialect in Puglia

1840 Framed size listed

Original oil and gesso painting in an antique frame by artists Chloë Holt RCA FRSA

The hands and eyes of their careful maker - have created an object capable of offering goodness and nourishment

inward expression

She stands upon a canopied pedestal

Alternatively they have endless placements in pairs

Each circular painting is held in a matching

The fountain is covered in wonderful lichens and has patination from historical use

17th Century Flemish cupboard

This makes the present work a highly significant piece