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FLORENCE, 17TH CENTURY, ADAPTED IN ENGLAND IN THE 19TH CENTURY
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AN ITALIAN GILT-BRONZE, MARBLE AND HARDSTONE-MOUNTED IVORY-INLAID ROSEWOOD AND EBONIZED CABINET
FLORENCE, 17TH CENTURY, ADAPTED IN ENGLAND IN THE 19TH CENTURY
Of architectural form, inset with reserves of various marbles and hardstones, including rouge griotte, lapis lazuli, jasper, agate, bloodstone and amethyst, the frieze mounted with small statues of the Muses above an elaborate arrangement of eighteen drawers and four secret drawers divided by Ionic pilasters and niched figures, the lower section with two frieze drawers above a pair of similarly panelled cupboard doors, on bronze bun feet
61 in. (155 cm.) high; 39 ¾ in. (101 cm.) wide; 16 ½ in. (42 cm.) deep
FLORENCE, 17TH CENTURY, ADAPTED IN ENGLAND IN THE 19TH CENTURY
Of architectural form, inset with reserves of various marbles and hardstones, including rouge griotte, lapis lazuli, jasper, agate, bloodstone and amethyst, the frieze mounted with small statues of the Muses above an elaborate arrangement of eighteen drawers and four secret drawers divided by Ionic pilasters and niched figures, the lower section with two frieze drawers above a pair of similarly panelled cupboard doors, on bronze bun feet
61 in. (155 cm.) high; 39 ¾ in. (101 cm.) wide; 16 ½ in. (42 cm.) deep
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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