Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Sculpture From 1972 – 2004

From 1972 – 2004

The urns having a rich red ground with gilded panels

the front and sides having similar decoration

the brush techniques of Alfred Sisley

The body of each urn is very finely handpainted with two bucolic/farming scenes and on the other side figural subjects in a pastoral setting

Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Sculpture From 1972 – 2004A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest coffer, named & dated 1723. The chest of a rare & unusual size, the top with a lift up lid with hand forged strap hinges. The front of the chest is profusely & sumptuously carved, the chest has four carved panels with the family names; "Adelheit" & "Kosters" and the year "Anno 1723" and the day & month "D7 September". The carved arcaded front with four architectural arches, each