A pair of Italian rococo giltwood comodini, Venice, mid-18th century

each with a verde antico inset marble top above a single panelled moulded door, on four cabriole legs

These attractive comodini are in reasonable condition. Both display marks and scratches consistent with age and use, and losses to giltwood. One with old repairs to the inset marble top and losses to giltwood, namely to the moulded border of the top which is in near-distressed condition. The marble top of the second comodino also with old repairs and one break to the rear right side that is in need of some attention. The moulded border is also in near-distressed condition and there is some movement to the left side. The rear left leg has been broken and repaired. One with shelf replaced and depth altered and therefore re-backed.
"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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Related literature:

G. Morazzoni, Il mobile veneziano del Settecento , Vol. II, Milan, 1958

C. Santini, Mille mobili veneti, Modena, 2002, p. 47, no. 48-49, for a related corner cupboard, in ivory and gold lacquer, with two, instead of a single door.

For their exaggerated bombé form and the exuberance of the carving, the present pair represents the quintessence of the rococo style in Venice.

A related pair of corner cupboards sold these rooms, 8 July 2008, lot 161 (£85,250). G. Morazzoni, op. cit, tav. CCCXXXII, illustrates a single carved giltwood corner cupboard, formerly in the collection of Palazzo Giovanelli, Venice, which was sold in these rooms from the Giuseppe Rossi collection, vol. I, 10 March 1999, lot 92.