Cassone Carved and Gilded

fourth quarter 15th century

Florentine 15th Century

Associated Names
Florentine 15th Century

Artist

The sculpture is a wooden chest with intricate carvings. The chest is a rich, dark brown color and features leaf motifs on the corners and circular designs along the top edge. The carvings are detailed and symmetrical. The chest is displayed on a white plinth, elevating it off the wooden floor.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gilded walnut

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 177 x 46.1 x 51.5 cm (69 11/16 x 18 1/8 x 20 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.390

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Professor Cantani. (Professor Luigi Grassi [1858-1937], Florence); purchased 18 September 1922 by Joseph E. Widener, Lynnewood Hall, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; Inheritance from Estate of Peter A.B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, after purchase by funds of the Estate; gift 1942 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1942

  • Works of Art from the Widener Collection. Foreword by David Finley and John Walker. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1942: 17.

Wikidata ID

Q62266807

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