Lot 1021 - A216 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - Thursday, 26. March 2026, 01.30 PM
TWO CHESTS, KNOWN AS “CASSONE”"
Renaissance, Central Italy, probably Tuscany, 16th century.
Walnut with applied carved decoration, punched and painted black and red, and gilt. Rectangular body on straight base with scrolled feet. Coffered hinged lid. Architecturally structured front with two panels, flanked by central and corner pilasters, with a carved bracked-shaped projection at the front. Opulently carved and painted with foliage and leaf volutes. The sides are similarly paneled and structured. Iron locks. The inside lined with fabric. 1 key. Verso marked Berne-23 and Berne-24.
184 × 66 × 88 cm.
Losses and signs of use, paintwork partially overpainted.
CHF 8 000 / 12 000 | (€ 8 250 / 12 370)
Sold for CHF 16 250 (including buyer's premium)