An Italian Neoclassical polychrome-painted and parcel-gilt commode Umbria, 18th century

Several horizontal hairline cracks to the top with some craquelure. Painting refreshed to the top. Minor wear and rubbing to the gilding. Old minor worm in areas, however these are no longer active. Hairline cracks to the sides, consistent with age. General decoration refreshed. In otherwise good condition. This lot will be offered without reserve.
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A similar example is reproduced, Giuseppe Cantelli, Il mobile Umbro, Milan, 1973, pp. 160 and 162, pl. 176.