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Neoclassical chest of drawers, late 18th century. Made of walnut, it features three drawers on the front, one lower under …
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Neoclassical chest of drawers, late 18th century. Made of walnut, it features three drawers on the front, one lower under the top and two adjacent ones with a concealed chain that allows for the continuity of the inlaid scene; truncated pyramid feet. The entire surface is veneered in quadripartite rosewood with inlaid candelabras on the uprights, a band under the top with inlaid reserves with facing putti riding dolphins with tails that develop into leafy scrolls. The central reserve on the front depicts the scene of Hercules killing the lion, with his club resting at his feet. On the sides are two allegorical figures: a vestal virgin with a lamb and an old man with a staff and a sword girded at his side. Walnut interior, marble top replaced. This piece is part of the corpus of furnishings identified as the 'dei fondi verdi' workshop. The two figures on the sides correspond to the writing desk published in the volume 'Maggiolini & co.' and similar correspondences on the production's furnishings can be found in the architectural composition of the chest of drawers and in the repeated frames. 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
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 49.61ʺW × 23.23ʺD × 35.43ʺH
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Walnut
- Condition
- Unknown, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Worn — This vintage item has visible damages, defects, or small missing parts. It may be in need of restoration\. … moreWorn — This vintage item has visible damages, defects, or small missing parts. It may be in need of restoration\. Please note that an additional handling period of up to 4 weeks may apply to this item, if it must be delivered out of Italy. less
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