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An Extremely Rare Part 15thc & Part 19thc Walnut A
An extremely rare part 15thc & part 19thc walnut and oak settle of good patina (colour), provenance Flixton Hall in Suffolk (demolished in 1952).
This settle has been constructed from rare fragments from the Medieval period in the Gothic style.
Partly due to the French Revolution there was a revival in the interest of Medieval Gothic art. This period was disastrous for the French aristocrats but they could raise cash quickly by selling smaller items such as paintings & carvings. Therefore, at this time many wealthy Englishmen were able to purchase French & Continental works of art.
The walnut back panel which is extremely rare dates from around 1470. This panel has a central carved coat of arms which is the Arms for Modern France (used from 1376) and the carved & arched crown above this signifies French nobility.
Either side of the central coat of arms there are four superbly carved arcaded tracery panels and these sit below two rectangular tracery panels. The small inner central panel above the coat of arms has been replaced, possibly in the 19thc when the settle was constructed. This was possibly due to damage of some type, possibly woodworm damage but this is also very fine work. These panels are framed in a moulded panel with a rosette design.
This walnut panel is of the highest of qualities - this fine work would not have been achieved if carving from a piece of oak, walnut is a softer wood and therefore a finer quality can be achieved. However, it also makes it even more rare as a walnut item of this age is less likely to still be in such excellent condition.
The oak ends of the settle date from the period of 1440, the top area has a well carved foliage design and this decoration is in keeping with that of the original panel and the tracery infills of the quadrants. The elbows on the top of the quadrants are well carved mythical beasts.
These choir stall ends are almost identical to those found in Scarisbrook Hall & St Peters in Leuven, the latter by the famous joiner Gort Gorys and the carved Claes de Bruyn.
The oak seat and oak under panel are constructed from mid 19thc when this settle was constructed.
This settle was very sympathetically crafted and constructed by a very talented joiner of his day.
Provenance
This piece was purchased by a private collector from Suffolk in 1950 from the sale of Flixton Hall, when both the property and the contents were being sold, this was due to death duties and the maintenance costs of such a house.
Flixton Hall, four miles from Bungay in Suffolk was built in the early 1600's, probably 1615 and was said to be in the 'Inigo Jones Gothic' style. The house was the seat of the Tasburgh family for many years until it was passed to the Adair family in the 1800's.
As mentioned both the Hall & contents were sold in
1950 and after no use for the Hall was found it was demolished in 1952.
References Continental church antique furniture by Charles
Tracy
English church woodwork by F E Howard &
F H Crossley
Lost country houses of Suffolk by W M
Roberts
various internet sites
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LVS Decorative Arts
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Suffolk
England, UK
Tel : 07703306451
Non UK callers : +44 7703306451
This settle has been constructed from rare fragments from the Medieval period in the Gothic style.
Partly due to the French Revolution there was a revival in the interest of Medieval Gothic art. This period was disastrous for the French aristocrats but they could raise cash quickly by selling smaller items such as paintings & carvings. Therefore, at this time many wealthy Englishmen were able to purchase French & Continental works of art.
The walnut back panel which is extremely rare dates from around 1470. This panel has a central carved coat of arms which is the Arms for Modern France (used from 1376) and the carved & arched crown above this signifies French nobility.
Either side of the central coat of arms there are four superbly carved arcaded tracery panels and these sit below two rectangular tracery panels. The small inner central panel above the coat of arms has been replaced, possibly in the 19thc when the settle was constructed. This was possibly due to damage of some type, possibly woodworm damage but this is also very fine work. These panels are framed in a moulded panel with a rosette design.
This walnut panel is of the highest of qualities - this fine work would not have been achieved if carving from a piece of oak, walnut is a softer wood and therefore a finer quality can be achieved. However, it also makes it even more rare as a walnut item of this age is less likely to still be in such excellent condition.
The oak ends of the settle date from the period of 1440, the top area has a well carved foliage design and this decoration is in keeping with that of the original panel and the tracery infills of the quadrants. The elbows on the top of the quadrants are well carved mythical beasts.
These choir stall ends are almost identical to those found in Scarisbrook Hall & St Peters in Leuven, the latter by the famous joiner Gort Gorys and the carved Claes de Bruyn.
The oak seat and oak under panel are constructed from mid 19thc when this settle was constructed.
This settle was very sympathetically crafted and constructed by a very talented joiner of his day.
Provenance
This piece was purchased by a private collector from Suffolk in 1950 from the sale of Flixton Hall, when both the property and the contents were being sold, this was due to death duties and the maintenance costs of such a house.
Flixton Hall, four miles from Bungay in Suffolk was built in the early 1600's, probably 1615 and was said to be in the 'Inigo Jones Gothic' style. The house was the seat of the Tasburgh family for many years until it was passed to the Adair family in the 1800's.
As mentioned both the Hall & contents were sold in
1950 and after no use for the Hall was found it was demolished in 1952.
References Continental church antique furniture by Charles
Tracy
English church woodwork by F E Howard &
F H Crossley
Lost country houses of Suffolk by W M
Roberts
various internet sites
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 4/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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DimensionsSize
Height 41.5'' / 105.5cm
Width 73'' / 185.5cm
Depth 20'' / 51cm
Date 1470/1870
Pre 16th Century Antiques Material Oak and Walnut
Origin French
Condition excellent for age
Item code as304a216 / LVS353
Status Sold
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Deliveries can be arranged by us, using specialist antiques couriers and shippers both within the UK and overseas.
Most UK deliveries will be made within 14 days, some may take longer but we would advise of this at the time of purchase.
Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services
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RETURNS
Customers purchasing items over the internet can be assured that we offer a 14 day returns policy in the unlikely event you are not satisfied with your purchase.
We will issue a full refund less the RETURN transport/courier costs once the item is returned back to us in the same condition as when it left us and with the same courier, the return fee should be the same as the delivery fee and no more, estimate for a general piece of furniture within mainland UK £70 - £100 plus vat.
Please bear in mind that all antiques have slight blemishes and this adds to the character of them.
Cancellation forms can be forwarded to you on request.
The refund will be be made no later than 14 days after the day we receive the goods back from you.
CANCELLATION BY CUSTOMER
Please note if you cancel a purchase after paying but before the item has been delivered, we will issue a full refund excluding a 10% administration fee.
Please note that in the very unlikely event an item is delivered and arrives with damaged packaging, it is a requisite by many insurance companies used by shippers/couriers that the following is undertaken as soon as possible
1) photographs taken of the packaging/box before being opened and emailed to me
2) no packaging/boxes must be destroyed or cut as these may need to be viewed
3) photographs taken of the item (if damaged) and emailed to me
INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK
Deliveries can be arranged by us, using specialist antiques couriers and shippers both within the UK and overseas.
Most UK deliveries will be made within 14 days, some may take longer but we would advise of this at the time of purchase.
Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services
Any overseas delivery timescales are discussed with the buyer at time of purchase.
RETURNS
Customers purchasing items over the internet can be assured that we offer a 14 day returns policy in the unlikely event you are not satisfied with your purchase.
We will issue a full refund less the RETURN transport/courier costs once the item is returned back to us in the same condition as when it left us and with the same courier, the return fee should be the same as the delivery fee and no more, estimate for a general piece of furniture within mainland UK £70 - £100 plus vat.
Please bear in mind that all antiques have slight blemishes and this adds to the character of them.
Cancellation forms can be forwarded to you on request.
The refund will be be made no later than 14 days after the day we receive the goods back from you.
CANCELLATION BY CUSTOMER
Please note if you cancel a purchase after paying but before the item has been delivered, we will issue a full refund excluding a 10% administration fee.
Please note that in the very unlikely event an item is delivered and arrives with damaged packaging, it is a requisite by many insurance companies used by shippers/couriers that the following is undertaken as soon as possible
1) photographs taken of the packaging/box before being opened and emailed to me
2) no packaging/boxes must be destroyed or cut as these may need to be viewed
3) photographs taken of the item (if damaged) and emailed to me
Terms and conditions
TERMS OF SALE
Customers purchasing items over the internet can be assured that we offer a 14 day returns policy in the unlikely event you are not satisfied with your purchase.
We will issue a full refund less the RETURN transport/courier costs once the item is returned back to us in the same condition as when it left us and with the same courier, the return fee should be the same as the delivery fee and no more, estimate for a general piece of furniture within mainland UK £70 - £100 plus vat.
Cancellation forms can be forwarded to you on request.
The refund will be be made no later than 14 days after the day we receive the goods back from you.
Customers purchasing items over the internet can be assured that we offer a 14 day returns policy in the unlikely event you are not satisfied with your purchase.
We will issue a full refund less the RETURN transport/courier costs once the item is returned back to us in the same condition as when it left us and with the same courier, the return fee should be the same as the delivery fee and no more, estimate for a general piece of furniture within mainland UK £70 - £100 plus vat.
Cancellation forms can be forwarded to you on request.
The refund will be be made no later than 14 days after the day we receive the goods back from you.
View all stock from
LVS Decorative Arts
Private dealerBy appointment only
Suffolk
England, UK
Tel : 07703306451
Non UK callers : +44 7703306451
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