Lot 879 , A Spanish painted vargueno, 18th/19th century, Width of base 130cm

A Spanish painted vargueno, 18th/19th century, having gilded hinged cornice and secret compartment above a fall front with marbled interior and exterior decoration of bull-fighting enclosing twelve drawers and two cupboards, a further cupboard enclosed by a pair of doors bearing armorials below, on claw feet Width of base 130cm
Estimate £300-400

Painted part is the fall front. Old woodworm holes - worm no longer present. Large amount of chips to gilt, mainly at the base and feet. Splits


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Sold for £400