An Italian carved walnut bench late 16th century

the balustraded back rail applied with three pilasters, with upturned scrolling bracket arms above a rectangular seat on three guilloche carved scrolling bracket supports, on paw feet.

Carlo de Carlo Collection, sold Semenzato, Florence, December 2003, lot 118

Restorations and old repairs to the top of the seat rail, arms and feet. Some fill and marks to the seat rail, arms and legs. With traces of old worm throughout, some areas more affected such as the legs. Areas of wear, dents, chips and scratches consistent with age and use. Some losses and flaking of old varnish to the feet, with minor restorations and replacements. Otherwise in overall good preserved condition. Highly recommended.
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