A 17th Century Italian Walnut, Bone and Ebonised Pietra Paesina-Mounted

A 17th Century Italian Walnut, Bone and Ebonised Pietra Paesina-Mounted Table Cabinet, A 17th Century Italian Walnut, Bone and Ebonised Pietra Paesina-Mounted Table Cabinet, the rectangular top strung with bone above parquetry-decorated sides inlaid with rosewood, the central ebonised tabernacle form cupboard with a panel depicting a temple scene, the architectural pediment and column supports flanked by six two-as-one, pine-lined drawers, each inset with a pietra paesina panel, on a modern mahogany table base with turned column form legs joined by a pierced flattened stretcher, on substantial bun feet cabinet 108cm by 32cm by 49.5cm base 128.5cm by 38cm by 90cm In the 17th century a type of stone with natural veining such as Pietra-Paesina or 'Landscape Stone' was often used for decorative effect, such as for panels mounted on cabinets. The Albanese Limestone, which after being polished reveals a natural pattern, provides a suitable background for the painted landscapes on table cabinets as illustrated above.

Estimate:£2,000

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