Lot 1024. "Pietra Paesina" Cabinet, Renaissance, Florence, 17th century. Estimate CHF 100 000 / 200 000 (€ 92 590 / 185 190). Photo: Koller.

Ebonized wood, exquisitely inlaid with "Pietra Paesina" marble as well as with brass and tin fillets. Rectangular body with scrolled top and handles on the side, on a straight frame with spherical feet, on a later console table from the 19th century with 4 pillars and spherical feet. Structured front with central drawer "en fausse porte" between 3 drawers, with 5 drawers of different sizes on each side. Large top drawer. Various secret compartments. Fine gilt bronze mounts and applications. 79x33x79 cm. H with stand 150 cm.

Provenance: - J. Gismondi, Antibes.
- from a private collection, Switzerland.

With expert opinion by Cabinet Etienne/Molinier, Paris 2017.

Ref.: M.T. Price, Decorative Stone, the Complete Sourcebook, London 2007 (general references and historical explanations).

Koller. Furniture, Sculptures, Porcelain & Silver - Thursday 30 March 2017 10.00 AM