Spanish Baroque iron-mounted walnut vargueno on stand 16th/17th century, upper part with elaborate wrought-iron mounts, fall front revealing configuration of drawers and center door that opens to dancers, painted bone panels, embellished columns, giltwood decorations, lower stand with shell-form lopers over four drawers with star design-painted bone panels and carved cartouches, sides with carved panels and wrought-iron bail handles; H51 1/2" W38 3/4" D16 1/4"
Provenance: William Randolph Hearst Millicent Rogers Arturo Peralta Ramos, by descent Gift to Jacqueline Peralta Ramos Estimate $ 10,000-20,000
Condition statement: Staining to top. Shrinkage. Old repairs. Inactive insect damage. Losses to bone panels, iron and carved decorations. Scratches, scuffs and nicks consistent with age and use.
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