Mudéjar Gothic Lectern, Second half of the 15th century
Spain (former Crown of Castile)
Castilian workshop with Central European influence
Carved, pierced, and polychromed walnut wood
Castilian workshop with Central European influence
Carved, pierced, and polychromed walnut wood
31.5×24×31 cm
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Provenance
Mary Bellis Hungerford CollectionThis rare folding lectern unites Flamboyant Gothic forms with the Mudéjar taste for rhythmic, pierced ornament. Its ogee arches and rosette tracery transform a functional liturgical object into a work of refined artistry, reflecting the hybrid language that defined late medieval Castile. Once essential for supporting sacred books at the altar, such wooden lecterns are today exceptional survivors.
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