Cassettone a ribalta con alzata in legno dipinto e dorato Sicilia, seconda metà del secolo XVIII

cimasa ad arco, sopra due ante, le porte inferiori con due cassetti sotto altri due a mezza lunghezza; ridorata e ridipinta

The exterior is substentially it is totaly repainted and regilt with wide spread losses of surfice decoration, partly visible in the catalogue picture, the largest one of cm 11x4 on the regilt side. In some parts the superficial decorations gesso lay is rising. Regilt with losses to the gilding throughout. The cresting is probably added later. Back side with vertical crack.
"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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Per dei mobili siciliani dipinti simili vedi M. Giarrizzo e  A. Rotolo, Il mobile Siciliano, Palermo, 2004, figg. 44, 141.