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Southern Netherlandish, circa 1440-1470 — Games Box with Court Scenes
Southern Netherlandish, circa 1440-1470

Games Box with Court Scenes

This Southern Netherlandish 'Games Box with Court Scenes' (circa 1440-1470) is crafted from parcel-gilt bone and wood with metal mounts, depicting courtly entertainment. The decorative object represents sophisticated secular luxury goods produced during the Northern Renaissance.

Medium
parcel-gilt and polychrome bone and wood, with metal mounts
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Sculpture & Works of Art Part II

January 19, 2022

Estimate: $5,000 – $8,000

Lot 509

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Southern Netherlandish, circa 1440-1470, Games Box with Court Scenes

This Southern Netherlandish 'Games Box with Court Scenes' (circa 1440-1470) is crafted from parcel-gilt bone and wood with metal mounts, depicting courtly entertainment. The decorative object represents sophisticated secular luxury goods produced during the Northern Renaissance.

Medium
parcel-gilt and polychrome bone and wood, with metal mounts
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Court Scenes, Gold, Bone And Wood, Figures, Medieval, Netherlandish, Decorative, Gilt Details, Narrative, Polychrome