Gothic cathedra. - Lot 294

Lot n° 294
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8000 - 12000 EUR
Gothic cathedra. - Lot 294
Gothic cathedra. The cathedra, a term derived from the Latin cathedra ''seat with a high back'', is also called ''bishop's throne for the priest''. This model shows a rich sculpted decoration typical of the flamboyant Gothic style. Crenellations, balustrades with contours in the form of undulating flames, intertwining and crossing each other, leafy pinnacles. The seat hides a chest that allowed to store liturgical objects. The backrest is covered in the upper part with an embroidered fabric and a coat of arms and in the lower part with a purple velvet with an embroidered coat of arms under which is inscribed ''lacaro con cales melecio''. The side of the armrests upholstered with a brown fabric and an embroidered coat of arms. Elements of the 16th and 17th century. Origin : Spain. Painted and gilded wood. Some light damages and small accidents. Height 220 cm - Width 105 cm - Depth 57 cm
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