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Carlo Bugatti, monumental vitrine

Description
Impressive, tall and imposing display case designed by Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940) in walnut and ebonized wood, decorated with 16 columns wrapped with hammered wrought copper and magnificent inlays in pewter depicting caricatures of various insects, animals and sea creatures. Full height door enclosing adjustable (later) shelves as well as side segments fitted with lead glass in amber color, reverse painted with floral motifs. A true gem of Symbolism of monumental proportions.

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Notes:	Certificate of authenticity by Jean Marc Maury for M. Georges de Bartha, Geneva, Switzerland.
Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Walnut, ebonized wood, mottled stained glass, copper, pewter inlays.
Condition:	Good. Professionally restored, carefully cleaned preserving original patina. Later shelves.
Creation Date:	1890's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Nouveau
Dealer Reference #:	VT09
Incollect Reference #:	297610