Lot Essay
Related Sicilian commodes are illustrated in M. Gierrizzo and A. Rotolo, Mobili e Mobilieri Nella Sicilia del Settecento, Palermo, 1992, p. 121, figs. 74-5.
CIRCA 1780, POSSIBLY SICILY
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AN ITALIAN NEOCLASSIC TULIPWOOD, FRUITWOOD AND MARQUETRY COMMODE
Circa 1780, possibly Sicily
The later rectangular mottled grey marble top above three faux-panelled drawers, the chutes with incised decoration, the sides centering incised images of antique busts within octagonal reserves, on square tapering legs
40in. (102cm.) high, 49in. (125cm.) wide, 22in. (57cm.) deep
Circa 1780, possibly Sicily
The later rectangular mottled grey marble top above three faux-panelled drawers, the chutes with incised decoration, the sides centering incised images of antique busts within octagonal reserves, on square tapering legs
40in. (102cm.) high, 49in. (125cm.) wide, 22in. (57cm.) deep