An Italian two-tone carved blue and white lacquered commode, Venetian mid 18th century

of bombé serpentine form, the associated mottled purple and white marble top above two long drawers with moulded  'S' scrolls, rocaille and foliate borders, above a shaped apron, on cabriole legs, the whole decorated with ribbon-tied floral bouquets and floral sprays

Tullio Silva Collection, Milan;
Collection Cav. Ildebrando Bossi, Genova.;
Sold Finarte, Villa Necchi sale, Nervi, 14th-15th October, 1966, lot 136.

Giuseppe Mazzariol, Mobili Italiani del Seicento e del Settecento, Milan, MCMLXIV, illustrated Tav. 57.
G. Morazzoni, Il Mobile Venziano del ‘700, Milan, 1958, illustrated Tav. CCLXXXIV.

In overall good conserved condition and can be placed immediately. The colour is slightly paler and less greenish than in the catalogue photograph. One of the planks towards the base of the back looks a later replacement as it is of a different colour to the others. There are some vertical hairline construction cracks down the right side when facing which are not too noticeable and can either be left or filled. Old very minor chips and losses to lacquer which are not too noticeable and can be left or touched up. The apron has been reblocked and where this has occurred, two iron nails protrude and are visible in the catalogue photograph but can easily be touched up. Marble top : Colour slightly lighter than in the catalogue photograph and more attractive. Very minor pitting. There is a repair to each rear corner but due to the mottling of the marble they are hardly noticeable.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Comparative Literature:
Carlo Steiner, Mobili e Ambienti Italiani dal gotico al floreale, Vol. II, Milan, 1963, p. 308, for a related blue and white lacquered commode formerly in the Casa Accorsi, Moncalieri.