Two-part walnut and burr-walnut STIPO opening at the top wit - Lot 419

Two-part walnut and burr-walnut STIPO opening at the top with two drawers in the cornice and a flap and revealing six drawers, three doors with a central section consisting of three drawers and two secrets. Richly decorated with busts of bearded men beneath a frieze of dentils, ovals and darts, and small consoles. The jambs are carved in very high relief with figures dressed in antique-style armor standing on consoles with ear masks above bambocci musicians or with dolphins. Two young horsemen support the flap when lowered, while the lower section opens with two leaves and a drawer in the waistband. The cabinet rests on overhanging lion-head feet. The hinges, lock and hasp are made of wrought iron with gilding remains. Liguria, Genoa, late 16th century H. 170.5 cm W : 88 cm D: 41 cm (restorations, missing veneer, wear) Replacement of the riders supporting the flap, the middle molding and the front of the middle drawer. Later base and lion's head legs. Expert : Mr. Benoit Bertrand Lot in storage to be picked up by appointment