Lot 141
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An Italian walnut cassone
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An Italian walnut cassone

LATE 17TH CENTURY

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An Italian walnut cassone
Late 17th century
The rectangular cedar top above a geometrically-panelled front, separated by four pilasters geometrically-inlaid with boxwood and ebonised stringing, on squared feet
63¾in. (162cm.) wide, 28¼in. (71.5cm.) high, 26¼in. (66.5cm.) deep
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The chest panels are enriched with medallioned and lozenged compartments in the Roman fashion, such as Sebastian Serlio popularised with his patterns for ceilings and chimneys that were published in 1537 and republished in London in 1611.

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