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Fine 19th Century Northern Italian Marquetry Cassapanca or Hall Bench |
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SOLD |
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| Dimensions: |
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49 1/2 inches - 126cm |
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55 1/2 inches - 141cm |
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19 3/4 inches - 50cm |
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| Showroom: |
Benington, Hertfordshire |
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UK cheque or bank transfer. Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards are also accepted |
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01438 869819 |
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| Description |
| A remarkable ornate antique carved fruitwood Northern Italian (Lombardy) marquetry inlaid Cassapanca or Hall Seat / Bench Circa 1850
The raised carved back having a Stemma Nobile or coat of arms flanked by crouching winged dragons (who are Guardians of the Stemma ) above a stunning example of marquetry folk art inlaid with fruitwood and bone.
The seat and panel below again having a marquetry hunting scene in which the talented craftsman has combined a contrasting array of woods to create these fluid and animated scenes to great effect.
The seat lifts up to reveal a very useful storage space hence why they are called a Cassapanca which translates from Italian to “chest-bench”
Flanking the seat are two mythical winged half man half beast figures with female mask below raised on carved mask feet.
A stunning example of North Italian cabinet making and marquetry offered in excellent condition with a fine colour and patina having been wax polished using traditional methods.
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