Encinitas, CA
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Unique Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of Italy region of Marche Italy, circa …
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Unique Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of Italy region of Marche Italy, circa 1740.
Important, unique Italian commode with incredibly fine original perfectly preserved painting and structure.
High level artistic commission shows the details of the beautiful Grotesque (antique Roman paintings style found on the walls of basements of ruins in Rome that were called " le Grotte " the caves rooms and corridors of the Domus Aurea) and particularly in the busts depicting the Labours of Hercules fighting Nemean the Hercules fighting the Cretan Bull, father of the Minotaur on the top drawers. Particularly beautiful are the two Fauns on the lower drawer and the two front Cornucopia on the front edges from whom the Grottesche depart.
On the two sides there are two wonderful typical Marche landscapes, with sea, mountains and trees.
Measures: 44.25" width, 36.75" height, 20.5" depth.
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- Dimensions
- 44.25ʺW × 20.5ʺD × 36.75ʺH
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Good Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The top is the only surface that is been professionally restored by … moreGood Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The top is the only surface that is been professionally restored by Studio Sacchi Milano. The rest of the painted areas are original and in extremely good state of preservation. less
Encinitas, CA
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