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The Magnificent Early 16th Century Medici Credenza

Offered by: C. Mariani Antiques, Restoration & Custom

Description
The Magnificent Early 16th Century Medici Credenza from the Ospedale di Santa Maria Nuova, the oldest hospital in Florence, founded by Italian merchant banker Folco di Ricovero Portinari, in 1288 (he was the father of Dante’s famous muse Beatrice Portinari), and starting in 1420 became a beneficiary of the patronage of Cosimo di Medici (and would continue to be patronized by his son Pietro and his grandson Lorenzo the Great di Medici for more than 40 years it was improved and expanded under the patronage of Cosimo di Medici through the Medici Bank’s representative, Tommaso Portinari, the great grandson of the hospital founder. Duke Cosimo I (1517-74) was a great patron of the Renaissance, spending huge sums of money on both architecture and art.

Height: 46 1/4"; Width: 74 1/2"; Depth: 27"

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	04016-M000522
Incollect Reference #:	746368

Dimensions

W.	74.5 in;	H.	46.25 in;	D.	27 in;
W.	189.23 cm;	H.	117.48 cm;	D.	68.58 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1986 by third-generation artisan Claudio Mariani, C. Mariani Antiques, Restoration & Custom is a renowned showroom and workshop specializing in high-end European antiques, particularly from Italy and France. Offering museum-quality restoration services and custom projects, C. Mariani has been featured in top design publications and continues to serve discerning clients worldwide. Contact: 415.541.7868 | Gallerymanager@cmarianiantiques.com |