A North Italian Baroque parcel-gilt, black japanned and polychrome-painted cabinet Veneto or Emilia Romagna, early 18th century

Some signs of old worm damage to underside, not extensive. Small losses and abrasions to carving at extremities; not extensive. With some age and construction cracks. Rubbing and surface dirt to gilding, gilding partially refreshed. Japanned surfaces with rubbing to black, gilt and polychrome-painted areas, some now with later overpaint. Paw feet possibly of later date, now with later gilding. In good overall condition.
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