Lot Essay
similar, though smaller cabinet, the base of a writing cabinet, is illustrated in History of Italian Furniture, William M. Odom, Vol 1. fig 245. from the Collection of Carl W. Hamilton Esq.
Details
A WALNUT SIDE CABINET the rectangular top with a moulded edge and dentil frieze, fitted with two drawers with lappeted scroll corbels, enclosed by four panelled doors below, flanked by stiles with scroll drapery swag and lappet ornament and recessed column stiles, on paw feet, Tuscan, late 16th/17th Century, restorations -- 77½in. (197cm.) wide, 41½in. (105cm.) high, 21in. (53cm.) deep