07-09-201107-09-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2554BBoston
July 9, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Continental Carved Walnut and Leather-inset Coat of Arms Plaque

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$2,370$2,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2554BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 09, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Continental Carved Walnut and Leather-inset Coat of Arms Plaque, Germany or northern Europe, late 19th century, formed as a double-headed eagle topped by a gilding crown, and mounted to center with a tooled and polychrome leather coat of arms applied with decorative brass studs, lg. 37 1/2, wd. 26 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

reglued break to end of wingtip at center of base. shrinkage crack to right wing. with minor age wear to gilding of crown and to surface of leather

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Germany