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A Lacquered and Gilded Wood Cabinet and Desk

Offered by: L' Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, Inc.

Description
This rare credenza and desk for a standing writer has a super structure containing four drawers flanking a central niche above a cabinet section with one shelf and a sliding access to the upper section of the lower body. Typically the Sicilian pieces have reserves with a lighter background with finely painted floral and bird motifs. Outlined with gilded pastiglia in relief. The preferred colors were light and dark blue and orangey-reds. This example with finely painted floral and bird subjects is from the areas outside Palermo where the nobles had their country villas. The condition of this piece is of rare quality.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Lacquered and gilded wood
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1755
Styles / Movements:	Rococo, Other
Book References:	Fioratti, Helen Costantino. il mobile italiano dall’ antichita allo stile Impero Page 194.
Dealer Reference #:	CRC 18-34
Incollect Reference #:	141571

Dimensions

W.	47.25 in;	H.	47.25 in;	D.	27.5 in;
W.	120.02 cm;	H.	120.02 cm;	D.	69.85 cm;

Message from Seller:

The gallery deals in European works of art, antiques and paintings from antiquity to the end of the eighteenth century. Under Mrs. Fioratti's direction, the gallery has continued to supply works of art to museums across America and Europe. She has designed interiors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Mrs. Fioratti has worked on architectural restorations, and restored a 10th century village near Siena.