16th Century Normandy Trunk

A Period French Renaissance, Hand Carved  Coffre (Trunk) from Normandy with Front Opening – One Key (to front lock) –  European Oak -Very Good Antique Condition Commensurate with Age – Body is 16th C. – Top is 1900’s

From Normandy, this magnificent large 16th C. French hand-carved trunk has a scene on the front panel of Roman maidens dancing in a garden with foliage and flowers, typical of the period.   Period motifs frame this panel which opens downward with its key.  Turned and fluted pilasters flank the panel as well as other period motifs of gadrooned, stylized coins and fleuron, pinnae, and bandwork.  The sides of the trunk feature more bandwork and fretwork in undulating heights.  At its corners are caryatides upholding fruit in stylized acanthus vegetation and resting upon a base of volutes and mascarons.   The base or lower pediment has motifs of stylized florets

Le Louvre French Antiques

Le Louvre French Antiques, owned by Annick McNally, has been a leading source for high quality antiques in Dallas for over 25 years. With a keen eye for beauty and quality, Le Louvre is constantly brimming with unusual and hard to find pieces, with everything from 18th century tapestries to hand…

 

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