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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 85

Italian Baroque Style Carved and Parcel Gilt Figured Walnut Cassone

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

probably 19th century, figured walnut throughout, iron strap hinges, facade with carved figures and urns centering a heraldic shield, gilt highlights, gadrooned base, large carved lion's paw feet, 24 x 64 x 21-1/4 in.

Provenance: Gift of Mary Babbott Ladd and Frank L. Babbott, Jr. in memory of their father Frank L. Babbott, 1934; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Condition

feet with wear and distress throughout, shrinkage cracks and warping to top, abrasions, losses to gilding, lacking two rear side moldings

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Gift of Mary Babbott Ladd and Frank L. Babbott, Jr. in memory of their father Frank L. Babbott, 1934; Property from the Brooklyn Museum