Majolica plate - Italy Late 17th Century

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Two-bodied Neoclassical cupboard from Friuli, supported by truncated pyramidal feet tightened in the upper part by a collar, on the front there are two doors, two small doors on the half moon shaped sides. The shelf rests on a single-axis walnut top, supported by truncated pyramidal feet as well, with connecting nuts carved with rosettes; in the lower band there is a row of small drawers, surmounted by two doors with glass in the middle and as many doors placed on the sides at 45°. In walnut and amaranth with maple threading, the interiors are in spruce.

Rennes, 1780s

Cupboard with richly carved walnut stand, Rennes, 1880s. Rack characterized by a hat with a double arch and a pair of doors, each equipped with two panels with blown glass; the riser has undergone a modification over time, consisting in the removal of the shelves acting as plate racks to convert it into a bookcase. Lower body front with top and under-top band moved like a crossbow, the latter housing the two drawers, and pair of doors with carved tiles. Paneled sides, rounded uprights, wavy feet ending in a curl. Oak interior. On a decorative level we find fantastic animals such as phoenixes, Greeks, curls, rocaille-style motifs, phytomorphic and floral elements, rosettes and bows, all high quality carvings characterized by a calligraphic line. The piece of furniture is part of the Breton production of the Rennes area at the end of the 18th century, with a style derived from the arrival of the Parisian ornamental sculptors and the local interpretation of the "Bérain" style ornaments. Signature of the cabinetmaker and date of execution partially legible ("Faiet Par M(oi) I. Bap(tiste) Depo(uez) 178(?)"), placed in the reserve in the center of the riser. Jean Baptiste Depouez is among the best craftsmen of Rennes at the end of the century, knowing a certain number of furniture signed by him. With the exception of a piece of furniture dated 1799, we find, on all the furniture signed Depouez, the same panel decorated with a wreath of flowers, love knots and lambrequins, identifiable here on the front of the body doors. Finally, it is the terminal decoration called "cul-de-lampe", recognizable in the element repeated each time in the center of the low crosspieces, that attracts attention, because this very particular motif can be considered as a further personal signature of the cabinetmaker.

Emilia Romagna, Early XVIII Century

Baroque sideboard in elm, Emilia, early 18th century. Front with three drawers in the band and pair of doors. Decorated with walnut frames and tiles and with metal studs, the latter partly added later. Restorations.

Tyrol, Early XVIII Century

Spruce Baroque sideboard, Tyrol early 18th century. Architecturally moulded top and lower plinth, front with two doors each decorated with a pair of moulded cornices. Embellished with lozenge-engraved geometric elements and door leaf carved with ‘scale’ motif. Hinges and lock in wrought iron, the latter bearing engraved designs. Interior with fabric-covered tops.

Piedmont late XVIII Century

Sideboard in solid walnut reduced in size with front with two doors formed by panels decorated with spider web carving. Restorations. Italy late 18th century.

Italy, XVIII Century

Walnut sideboard with tripartite front featuring 2 separate doors and adorned with simple wooden knobs. Bracket feet. Poplar interior. Italy 18th century

Piedmont Early XVIII Century

Walnut sideboard with front with 3 drawers in the under-top band decorated with polylobed tiles of which the central one is smaller, 2 doors underneath bearing spider web carvings and uprights decorated with carved tiles. Piedmont, early 18th century

United Kingdom Late 18th Century

George III serpentine sideboard in mahogany veneer, England late 18th century. Top with maple threads, front with 3 drawers in the band, pair of doors and inlays in mahogany and maple including a vase and fan motifs on the doors. Lack of drawer locks; door locks marked "Lever". Interior in oak. Bronzes replaced handles.