Antique French Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Chest Coffer 17th Century Panels 1679 Sold an artist who had studied

an artist who had studied with George Inness

the table is in excellent period antique condition

the top of the cabriole legs are fitted with gilt-bronze mounts and the legs with gilt bronze sabots

the top with a lift up lid with hand-forged strap hinges

While little is known about his early career

Antique French Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Chest Coffer 17th Century Panels 1679 Sold an artist who had studiedA fine antique 17th century French Gothic carved oak lidded chest or coffer, dated 1679. The chest was assembled in the mid 19th century with original carved panels from the 1600s. The 17th century panels showcase the extravagant Gothic style, characterized by dense, quatrefoils and flame like tracery (fenestrage), mimicking early Gothic windows. The chest has a sloped hinged lid with three deeply carved panels, inside is a clean and aroma free area,