Cassone Carved and Gilded

Provenance

Professor Cantani. (Professor Luigi Grassi [1858-1937], Florence); purchased 18 September 1922 by Joseph E. Widener, Lynnewood Hall, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; Inheritance from Estate of Peter A.B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, after purchase by funds of the Estate; gift 1942 to NGA.

Cassone Carved and Gilded

Florentine 15th Century

fourth quarter 15th century

Accession Number

1942.9.390

Medium

gilded walnut

Dimensions

overall: 177 x 46.1 x 51.5 cm (69 11/16 x 18 1/8 x 20 1/4 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Museum

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

Credit Line

Widener Collection