Cathedral choir stall reserved for the Clergy and notables
Cathedral choir stall reserved for the Clergy and notables

Choir stall in oak – Louis XIV – 18ᵗʰ century – Auvergne

This type of stall, where comfort reserved for the privileged and aesthetic concerns are closely linked, illustrates in its own way the splendor of cathedrals.
Arranged on either side of the Choir of these religious buildings, these rows of seats allowed the Clergy and notables to attend the office either seated or, certainly standing, but supported by the armrests and by the seat then. in a raised position and called for this reason “miséricorde” (mercy).

Detail of the seat called “miséricorde” (mercy)
Detail of the seat called “miséricorde” (mercy)

Note the care taken in the ornamentation of the glazing beads bearing a motif of passion flowers, symbol of the Passion of Christ.

Stall in upright position
Stall in upright position
Ornamentation of the “parcloses” under the armrests in passion flowers, symbols of the Passion of Christ
Ornamentation of the “parcloses” under the armrests in passion flowers, symbols of the Passion of Christ
Stall in seated position
Stall in seated position
This type of stall expresses the splendor of cathedrals.
This type of stall expresses the splendor of cathedrals.

Price: on demand.
Dimensions
Width: 193 cm, height: 110 cm, depth: 60 cm.
Reference: [ME041]

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