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A North Italian Cream and Polychrome-Painted Commode
Estimate: $2,000-$4,000
Sold
$5,000
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description

A North Italian Cream and Polychrome-Painted Commode

Venice, Circa 1770


Height 32 3/4 x width 47 1/2 x depth 24 inches.


Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois


This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
Overall the paint in largely original condition but with minor areas touched-up, particularly on the flowers. Areas of flaking paint and the top redecorated. The proper right back corner has some repaired damage to splintering wood with overpainting. There is an age separation of the proper left side between the panel and the framing of the case. An age crack through the top. A few worm holes typical for age. An area of splintering and chipped trim near the bottom center of the case. The locks replaced but with 18th century locks. The keys work in the locks but the locks do not fit properly in the case, so the drawers cannot be locked. Additional images are available upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:Sotheby's Park Bernet, New York, 28 October 1972, lot 97