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GRAND DRESSOIR GOTHIQUE À PLIS DE SERVIETTE
in carved oak, it opens with two leaves joined to the jambs by original, finely-cut wrought-iron hinges. Both close with an applique lock. They are adorned with a panel, carved with napkin folds in a frame assembled with mortise and tenon joints. Original backsplash with four panels embrevé in the jambs, decorated with napkin pleat motifs and topped with a clerestory frieze whose spandrels are trimmed with flowers. The (later) jambs end in pinnacles with bells. The sides of the piece are decorated with panels embrevé in the jambs and decorated with napkin folds.
Northern France, 15th century.
Height: 232 cm - Width: 122 cm
Depth : 66 cm
(Good general condition, restorations and a few additions)
This sideboard is exceptional in more ways than one. Firstly, its remarkable integrity: not only does it retain its original base, but also its backsplash, which is particularly rare. Secondly, the unity and quality of its decoration lend it a great deal of harmony and elegance. Typical Gothic motifs such as the napkin folds and the clerestory frieze from Gothic fenestration are used to highlight the sideboard. However, the sculptor has taken care not to be facile or monotonous by varying the napkin fold design.
in carved oak, it opens with two leaves joined to the jambs by original, finely-cut wrought-iron hinges. Both close with an applique lock. They are adorned with a panel, carved with napkin folds in a frame assembled with mortise and tenon joints. Original backsplash with four panels embrevé in the jambs, decorated with napkin pleat motifs and topped with a clerestory frieze whose spandrels are trimmed with flowers. The (later) jambs end in pinnacles with bells. The sides of the piece are decorated with panels embrevé in the jambs and decorated with napkin folds.
Northern France, 15th century.
Height: 232 cm - Width: 122 cm
Depth : 66 cm
(Good general condition, restorations and a few additions)
This sideboard is exceptional in more ways than one. Firstly, its remarkable integrity: not only does it retain its original base, but also its backsplash, which is particularly rare. Secondly, the unity and quality of its decoration lend it a great deal of harmony and elegance. Typical Gothic motifs such as the napkin folds and the clerestory frieze from Gothic fenestration are used to highlight the sideboard. However, the sculptor has taken care not to be facile or monotonous by varying the napkin fold design.