An Italian walnut, fruitwood and oak inlaid intarsia credenza, Florence or Siena

the moulded rectangular top above two doors revealing an interior fitted with one shelf, on a stepped plinth base, inlaid overall with geometrical a toppo intarsia

Semenzato Venezia, Gli Arredi dell'Abbazia di San Gregorio, 28 November 2002, lot 149

A decorative piece in reasonable stable condition, with overall marks and scratches consistent with age and use, and traces of old woodworm, which appears to be no longer active. Overall losses to inlays, as visible in the catalogue photographs, and to carved elements.
"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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A comparable piece from the Bardini Collection is illustrated in W. M. Odom, A History of Italian Furniture, New York, 1966, vol. I, fig. 67; another one in the collection of Bernhard Berenson at Villa I Tatti, Florence, in idem, p. 80, fig. 69.