An Italian carved walnut credenza late 17th/early 18th century

with a rectangular moulded top above three long and four short drawers with lobed and gadrooned handles above a band of guilloche, above three doors, two applied with a raised circular bosses, the central one with a coat of arms probably of Fenaroli, of Brescia, enclosing a shelf and interposed by stop-fluted pilasters with Ionic capitals above a gadrooned apron on paw  front feet and bracket rear feet; restorations 

Old marks, chips and scratches generally, commensurate with age. There are patches to the top generally with a large rectangular patch to the front left corner and a triangular one to the rear right. Several of the mouldings have been replaced. Some of the drawers have been relined. There are cracks generally as visible from the catalogue photograph. There is a vertical crack down the central door which shows evidence of previous restoration which is opening up again and may well need attention. The door on the right is quite warped. The rear feet have been re-blocked and are replacements. In overall good restored condition. Good size.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Ref. Armorial Général by J.B. Riestap, vol. I, p. 658.