TRONC D'OFFRANDES

OFFERING TRUNK
FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY
to hold masses for the liberation
for the release of the souls in Purgatory.
wood. In the lower part
with slotted flap.
Upper backsplash sculpted in relief
with three praying souls in the flames
of Purgatory.
France, Auvergne, 17th century.
Height: 37 cm - Width: 20.5 cm
Depth: 14.5 cm
(Minor accidents and visible missing parts)

BIBLIOGRAPHY
George Dubouchet , Du meuble de style au mobilier
usuel populaire du Massif Central, Amis des
Arts et Traditions Populaires du Massif Central
(2013). Reproduced.
PROVENANCE
- Chapel of the Château de Saint-Christophe-sur-
Dolaizon (Auvergne)
- Lionel Teissèdre Collection
- Alain Colomb Collection
- Joseph Pell Lombardi private collection
for the chapel at his château du Sailhant
(Cantal)