A fine and rare pair of Italian rococo polychrome-painted and parcel-gilt commodes Probably Rome, mid-18th century

each with a serpentine-fronted painted wooden top above two long drawers and a serpentine apron raised on cabriole legs, the front and sides decorated with reserves in chinoiserie taste in polychrome on a pale blue ground surrounded by gilt-decorated darker blue borders, one inscribed underneath A.M. SPINOLA.

Winter Antiques Show, New York, January 19-28, 2007

International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show, October 19-25, 2007

Expertly restored and photographs showing the cleaning of the decoration are available upon request and can be viewed in the catalogue on page 87. In excellent restored condition with good craquelure. Evidence of isolated areas of retouching to painted surface which is to be expected. Extensive catalogue illustrations indicate the sort of general wear and small marks which are entirely consistent with age and use. Traces of old worm and with necessary structural interior repairs.
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