Mannerist Wardrobe in Walnut

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Mannerist wardrobe in lacquered walnut, with walnut parts, painted parts and gold leaf gilded parts. Front with pair of externally … Read more Mannerist wardrobe in lacquered walnut, with walnut parts, painted parts and gold leaf gilded parts. Front with pair of externally bipartite doors, gilded leaf decorations in the partitions, internally decorated in tempera with scenes of the annunciation in the panels, circumscribed by gilded leaf decorations. Uprights with tapered and gilded columns, base and top with painted leaf decorations. Double bracket feet carved with scrolls. Back, base bottom and lock replaced. Tuscany, early 17th century. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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