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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Period Carved Walnut Sideboard Credenza

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A rare and exceptional Baroque period hand carved walnut sideboard (buffet - credenza) with beautifully aged patina. circa 1700 Hand-crafted in Italy, likely Florence or Bologna, in the early 18th century, possibly 17th century, featuring handsome rich antique walnut color and warm tones, with nicely aged patina that adds to the sophisticated old world character, elegant rustic warmth and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time. Large size and substantial proportions, having a rectangular plank top with molded edge, over frieze with carved dentil running ornamentation, three cabinet doors decorated in geometric motif, opening to reveal single large spacious compartment fitted with a later custom shelved interior, retaining the original hand forged iron fittings, rising on molded base. Provenance / Acquisition: Property from the magnificent estate of T. Boone Pickens (b.1928 -2019). An American business magnate and financier. J. Garrett Auctioneers had the pleasure of presenting this item from the iconic Texas and Oklahoma oil tycoon, T. Boone Pickens' Dallas home. The breadth of T. Boone Pickens' career is impressive. He built one of the largest independent natural gas oil companies in the United States and flourished as an entrepreneur thereafter, generating hundreds of billions of dollars in the process. Among his lengthy accolades, Time magazine has identified him one of its "100 Most Influential People", Financial World named him "CEO of the Decade" in 1989, and Oil and Gas Investor identified him as one of the "100 Most Influential People of the Petroleum Century." Acquired from the highly reputable auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas Dimensions: (approx): 44.5" High, 76" Wide, 19" Deep Great antique condition with beautifully aged warm rich dark patina and luminous sheen. Retaining original antique character and charm throughout. Wear consistent with age and indicative of use. Very strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Later shelved interior. Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)Width: 76 in (193.04 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1700
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Later custom shelved interior compartment. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Great antique condition with beautifully aged warm rich dark patina and luminous sheen. Retaining original antique character and charm throughout. Wear consistent with age and indicative of use. Very strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977226084982

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