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An Italian carved and parcel-gilt walnut cassone — An Italian carved and parcel-gilt walnut cassone

An Italian carved and parcel-gilt walnut cassone

An Italian carved and parcel-gilt walnut cassone

This Italian carved and parcel-gilt walnut cassone is a Renaissance or later decorative furniture piece that showcases skilled woodcarving and gilding techniques. The cassone serves both functional and ornamental purposes in Italian domestic design.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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TOMASSO: The More a Thing is Perfect

April 21, 2021

Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000

Lot 35

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An Italian carved and parcel-gilt walnut cassone, An Italian carved and parcel-gilt walnut cassone

This Italian carved and parcel-gilt walnut cassone is a Renaissance or later decorative furniture piece that showcases skilled woodcarving and gilding techniques. The cassone serves both functional and ornamental purposes in Italian domestic design.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Walnut, Decorative Arts, Carved Wood, Historical, Gold Accents, Italian, Ornamental, Gilt, Furniture, Renaissance