Description: ANTIQUE EARLY 19TH C. ITALIANATE MARQUETRY INLAY BOX W/CHERUBS, CHARIOTS & GOATS A lovely early 19th-century Italian-style marquetry inlay box made from fine layers of what appears to be well-figured burled maple, walnut, boxwood, and aspen and hand-finished in rubbing oil for your consideration. The front (top/recto) of the box bears an image of two cherubs racing chariots drawn by goats, with one chariot and its driver having had a spill. The technical virtuosity of execution is profound with expressive detail further enhanced in the marquetry with hand-inked detail -- quite stunning. The box measures 12cm square x 5,4cm in height. The attached photographs illustrate evidence of some expected warping and loss of some small bits as to be expected from a piece of this age. Some cracks and delamination are also evident. Overall, a beautiful piece showing some age but loaded with grace.
Price: 229.99 USD
Location: Saint Charles, Missouri
End Time: 2024-08-08T14:17:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Boxes
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 14in.)
Listed By: COLLECTOR
Signed: Unsigned
Color: VARIOUS BROWN TONES
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Style: EUROPEAN W/GREEK & ROMAN ICONOGRAPHY
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Wood
Region of Origin: Europe
Maker: SORRENTO
California Prop 65 Warning: NA
