Baroque-style Painted Leather Chest

Description:

Baroque-style Painted Leather Chest, composed of antique elements, top painted with depiction of apples, grapes, and a glass of wine, sides with floral decoration, metal bail handles, front with tablescape depicting melons and flowers, front corners with carved "green men" and garlands, set on four hairy-claw feet, strap hinges, ht. 43, wd. 61, dp. 28 in.
Estimate $3,500-4,500

Age expected wear, scattered loses to carved elements.


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