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An Italian Polychrome and Cream-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Cabinet
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$3,500
Live Auction
Property from the Fred and Kay Krehbiel Collection, Part I
Location
Chicago
Description

An Italian Polychrome and Cream-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Cabinet

Late 18th Century

decorated with flowers, foliage and butterflies throughout.
Height 93 x width 41 1/4 x depth 18 inches.

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
Mirror plates have age but are not original. Painted decoration "refreshed;" much of the cream paint is original but certain polychrome motifs are newer. Missing a section of relief carving from the top. Age cracks, worm holes, flaking paint and craquelure as is typical. Sturdy. 

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Provenance

Provenance:
Mallett Ltd., London, 30 March 1987 (with invoice)