An Italian rococo polychrome painted chest of drawers. Venice, circa 1760. Photo: Courtesy Sotheby's

with a serpentine-fronted faux-marble top above a bombé shaped case fitted with two drawers, the corners and sides applied with fruit with floral and foliate garlands continuing to cabriole legs, painted with floral and foliate motifs in polychrome on a cream ground. 85 cm; 126 cm; 67 cm - Estimate 40,000—60,000 USD

EXHIBITED: Winter Antiques Show, January 18-27, 2008, New York

NOTE: A closely comparable chest of drawers is illustrated, E. Barbolini Ferrari, Mobili Dipinti, Modena, 2004, p. 131; another very similar is illustrated, S. Levy, Lacce Veneziane Settecentesche, Milan, 1999, pl. 103

Sotheby's. The Foster-Gwin Collection. 24 Oct 08. New York - www.sothebys.com