Rare and Impressive Walnut Lettuccio
$140,000.00
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A rare walnut lettuccio (a large, high-back bench or daybed) with paneled back, geometric inlay, and carved masks on the arm supports. The panels of the back are flanked by stop-fluted pilasters with carved Corinthian capitals. The hinged seat lifts to reveal storage below. The photos below include examples from the collection of Julian Di Medici, Davanzati Palace (Florence), and a cassapanca from the Met with similar mask carving on the arm supports. Provenance: James Brett Antiques, Norwich, England; Private Cincinnati collection.
- Circa 16th Century
- Origin Italian
- Width at the cornice 113.5"
- Width at the base 107"
- Depth 27.5"
- Overall Height 102.5"
- Seat Height 22"
- Arm Height 35"










