Wedding Chest - Renaissance, End Of The 16th Century, Cassone Chest In Walnut - Italy

Important Italian wedding chest from the late 16th century made of walnut wood

The front panel, flanked on the sides by two caryatids, is carved with acanthus scrolls. It rests on four feet, two of which are claw-shaped.
The chest is in very good condition and has been well-treated. The opening hinges are secured with the original nails on the chest and replacement screws on the lid.
Signs of previous restorations, missing key.

A rare piece, symbol of the Renaissance, the Cassone is a wedding chest often intended to hold the bride's fabrics, linens, or trousseau. This ceremonial chest is commissioned by the groom and then decorated by an artist. The Cassone is then displayed in the bridal chamber, serving as a showpiece. It is a significant element of Italian furniture, especially Florentine, during the Renaissance. In the 15th and 16th centuries, due to the importance of marriages and the resulting alliances between families, Cassoni were highly prized, and their decoration featured numerous innovations and variations.

Sold with its certificate.

Dimensions:
Length: 170 cm
Width: 53.5 cm
Height: 54.5 cm

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