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1149 - Castilian chest with napkin decoration, Spanish School, 17th…
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Estimate €1,500 - €4,000
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Castilian chest with napkin decoration, Spanish School, 17th century Carved and assembled walnut with wrought-iron fittings. Measures 68 x 157 x 63 cm. A substantial, large-format chest made of walnut with a robust structure and carved decoration in the Castilian tradition. The front features intricate ornamentation comprising geometric scrolls and ‘napkin’ motifs, defined by moulded panels and three locks with cut-iron escutcheons that emphasise its monumental presence. The carving displays a marked sense of rhythm and volume, accentuated by the play of light on the curved surfaces and the natural grain of the wood. The original fittings and mortise-and-tenon joints demonstrate traditional techniques typical of 17th-century Spanish furniture, designed both for storage and as a symbol of domestic status. The piece reflects the sobriety and monumentality of Castilian Baroque furniture, where the decorative richness stems from the sculptural treatment of the wood rather than from superimposed elements. It stands out for the quality of the carving and the architectural strength of its composition. 68 x 157 x 63 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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