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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 Ltd, established in 1960, offers a curated selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century antiques, focusing on authenticity, provenance, and rarity. Based in St James's, London, Michael Lipitch works closely with collectors, museums, and designers to source exceptional pieces, available by appointment only; contact him at michaellipitchantiques@gmail.com or +44 7730 954347.

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