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17th C. Italian Gilt Bronze - Pietre Dure and Marble Mounted Ebony Cabinet

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
Antique 17th Century Italian Gilt - Bronze - Pietre Dure and Marble Mounted Ebony Cabinet.

Italy Roma c.1650.

An Italian Gilt Bronze - Pietre Dure - And Marble Mounted Ebony and Ebonised Table Cabinet including Jade, Agate, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli and Quartz of Breakfront Archictectural Outline. (incl original bronze key).
This rare cabinet forms part of a group of Roman 17th century pieces now in various private collections and museums.

Note : The beauty of these pieces lies in the contrast of the colours and brilliance of the precious hardstones and the sumptuous gilded bronze mounts. Circa 1650.

Provenance
Private Collection

Literature: Alvar Gonzales - Palacios Il Tempo Del Gusto. p.94 plate 185
Enrico Colle Il Mobile Barocco in Italia.
Anna Maria Giusti . Pietre Dure London page 28 fig 12.
Musei e Gallerie di Milano Museo Poldi Pezzoli p.359 plate 28

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Gilt Bronze, Marble, Ebony.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1650
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	339341

Dimensions

W.	39.37 in;	H.	24.21 in;	D.	15.55 in;
W.	100 cm;	H.	61.49 cm;	D.	39.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.