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C. Mariani Antiques, Restoration & Custom
1301 Harrison St.
San Francisco, CA 94103 , United States
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The Magnificent Early 16th Century Medici Credenza
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Description
The Magnificent Early 16th Century Medici Credenza from the Ospedale di Santa Maria Nuova, the oldest hospital in Florence, founded by Italian merchant banker Folco di Ricovero Portinari, in 1288 (he was the father of Dante’s famous muse Beatrice Portinari), and starting in 1420 became a beneficiary of the patronage of Cosimo di Medici (and would continue to be patronized by his son Pietro and his grandson Lorenzo the Great di Medici for more than 40 years it was improved and expanded under the patronage of Cosimo di Medici through the Medici Bank’s representative, Tommaso Portinari, the great grandson of the hospital founder. Duke Cosimo I (1517-74) was a great patron of the Renaissance, spending huge sums of money on both architecture and art.
Height: 46 1/4"; Width: 74 1/2"; Depth: 27" -
More Information
Origin: Italy Period: Pre 18th Century Condition: Good. Styles / Movements: Traditional Dealer Reference #: 04016-M000522 Incollect Reference #: 746368 -
Dimensions
W. 74.5 in; H. 46.25 in; D. 27 in; W. 189.23 cm; H. 117.48 cm; D. 68.58 cm;
Message from Seller:
Founded by third generation artisan and antiques dealer Claudio Mariani in 1986, C. Mariani Antiques Restoration and Custom is a distinguished showroom and renowned atelier. C. Mariani Antiques is now the preeminent wholesaler for European high-end antiques from the 17th, 18th and 19th century, specializing in Italian and French art and antiques.
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