ID 1071173 
Lot 25  | AN ITALIAN INK-DECORATED CYPRESS WOOD CASSONE
Estimate value
£ 2 000 – 3 000 
LATE 16TH CENTURY, REDUCED IN SIZE
The planked top with densely decorated interior centred by winged figures supporting a monogrammed cartouche flanked by figures in landscapes, the ink decoration to the front panel with outline carved in low relief on a punched ground, the central scene with horse-drawn chariot flanked by guarding attendants, the oak plinth base with bracket feet, English, 18th century, losses to decoration
24 in. (61 cm.) high; 53 ¼ in. (136 cm) width; 25 ¾ in. (65.5 cm) deep
| Medium: | Wood | 
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| Place of origin: | Italy, Europe | 
| Category: | Chests | 
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps | 
| Medium: | Wood | 
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| Place of origin: | Italy, Europe | 
| Category: | Chests | 
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps | 
| Address of auction | CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |||||
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