An Italian Rococo walnut commode Venice, circa 1755

With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Veneer and inlay with scattered age and construciton cracks, some losses, restorations, patches and infill. Scattered worm damage. Underside reinforced in areas. Carving with abrasions and chips, carving on apron with restored old break. Legs with restored cracks. Legs reinforced with later wooden and metal elements and with glue but still slightly loose and might require further securing. Remounted. In sound overall condition.
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Comparative Literature:
Clara Santini, Mille Mobili Veneti: L'arredo domestico in Veneto dai. sec. XV al sec. XIX, Modena, 2002, p. 107, ill. 142.