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Italian, Siena - Cassone: A Procession, about 1470

Italian, Siena

Cassone: A Procession, about 1470

Gilded and painted poplar , 69.2 x 170.5 x 57 cm (27 1/4 x 67 1/8 x 22 7/16 in.)

Commentary

This cassone (or wedding chest) belongs to a group of similar works. Later alterations, repairs, repainting, and regilding, however, make it particularly difficult to determine their authenticity. A careful study suggests that most of the group, including the Gardner example, are genuine Renaissance objects originating from a Sienese workshop.