Lot n° 40
Estimation :
3000 - 3500
EUR
A large carved, molded, and patinated walnut lectern featuri - Lot 40
A large carved, molded, and patinated walnut lectern featuring an eagle with outstretched wings perched on a globe. It rests on a tripod base richly decorated with Corinthian capitals, broken shells, and volutes. The whole is supported by curved legs with scrollwork.
19th century.
Height: 196 cm
Diameter: 82 cm
Provenance:
According to family tradition, this lectern is said to have come from the former Maladrerie convent, located in the Yonne department between Joigny and Senan. After the convent was destroyed during the Revolution, it is said to have been preserved by Father Allard, then parish priest of the church.
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