Pair of Italian Neoclassical-style Inlaid Walnut Twin Beds

Description:

Pair of Italian Neoclassical-style Inlaid Walnut Twin Beds, late 19th century, each with faux-ivory-inlaid head- and footboards decorated with various figures framed by foliate scrolls and flowerheads, headboard ht. 54 1/4, wd. 40 1/2, lg. 84 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Condition not examined when put together. Side rails with wear. One footboard with crack through center panel (front). Worming throughout. Loss and flaking to faux-ivory. Veneer dry and cracking, with scattered loss. Lacking one finial, other three with loss to paint/gilding. Age-related wear throughout. Lacking molding to foot one footboard with patch to molding on other foot.


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