"Old Wardrobe"
Of exceptional Neapolitan manufacture, this elegant antique Smith cabinet was created with a mahogany feather door inlaid with maple In the upper part there is a pediment with a baroque inlay representing two animal figures. The hat has an arched sculpture also inlaid supported by two intricately carved pilasters with Corinthian capitals, the mirror is original from the period Below there are two drawers also inlaid with figures of warriors in battle George Smith: Owner from a large cabinetmaking workshop in London and active between 1804 and 1828, famous for having published in 1808 an engraving album titled "A Collection of Designs for Household Furniture", some scholars have put forward the hypothesis that Neapolitan furniture " Smith ”is inspired by the designs of George Smith. Measures: 125x60 H 225cm. Conditions: Excellent state of conservation Provenance: Naples (1820/30) Document: certificate of authenticity Assistance: We are at your disposal for further clarifications or photographic details Shipping: throughout Italy, Europe and the rest of world at very low prices in maximum security and traceable. The shipment will be arranged privately and will not be expensive We wish you a good day Borrelli Antichita