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Premier Auction - Session I | November 11, 2022

Fri, Nov 11, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 433

Italian Renaissance/Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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 17th century, paneled hinged lid opening to open interior, elaborately applied carved facade with portrait busts and figural scenes with putti, molded feet carved with stylized dolphins, 20-1/2 x 67-1/2 x 20-1/2 in.

Provenance: Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia

Condition

hinges replaced and lacking lock, cracks and distress to front especially at panel attachments, later varnished surface, facade carving possibly of later date, surface dirt and finish distress, scattered pest damage, and other typical flaws

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