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Antique Lapis Lazuli Early Seventeenth Century Italian (Roman Cabinet)

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
Italy c.1620.

Important Early Seventeenth Century Italian (Roman) Cocuswood Table Cabinet of Architectural Form decorated with mainly Lapis Lazuli, Semi Precious Stones, and other rare Marbles.
The cabinet which would have been used for the storage of precious items has many secret sliding panels which when open reveal a selection of hidden drawers which are also veneered in more marbles and stones. The most important feature is the Centre Revolving Door which reveals a circular Revolving Vestibule adorned with Marble Columns and a Parquetry Floor. The inside ceiling is decorated with Gilt Metal- copying heavenly stars , and extremely rare Hanging Rock Crystal Drapery . This fine Baroque Cabinet is adorned with Original Gilt Metal Mounts highlighting its self importance.

Provenance
The Right Honorable. The Earl of Feversham Duncombe Park, Yorkshire.

Literature: There are similar cabinets in the Capitoline Museum (Rome) each without doors and one other at Stourhead which was made for the Pope suggesting the importance of this one.

Signed: Illegible writing on rear of several drawers "fecit and scrawled unreconisable name".

More Information

In the Style of:	The Holy Bible / Biblical
Origin:	Italy
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Condition:	Good. Very Good.
Creation Date:	1620
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	346739

Dimensions

W.	33.46 in;	H.	21.26 in;	D.	14.57 in;
W.	84.99 cm;	H.	54 cm;	D.	37.01 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.