Elizabeth I tester bedstead
- Period
- Circa 1600
- Origin
- Yorkshire
- Dimensions
- W 67 1/2" (mattress size 55 1/2")" × H 89" × D 85 1/2"
- Reference
- #Marh2299
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Elizabeth I tester bedstead. The headboard with two large applied arcades with the columns in the form of atlantes with a floral arcade above, both arcades being flanked by three atlantes and two outer flute playing satyrs. Above this the two inlaid panels with rampant lions holding a flag pole, flanked by grotesque masks. The tester being supported by the huge cup and cover carved posts. The tester carved with lozenges typical of Yorkshire work with a central inlaid boss with a lions mask.