Lot Details
Description
A Pair of one-piece altar credenzas of Lombard origin, dating from the seventeenth century. Historical research has established that the pieces come from the historic and prominent Terzago/Ghi family of Brescia. This ancient and noble family originated in Terzago (now part of present-day Calvagese della Riviera) and boasted a lineage within the order of Captains, bearing the titles of Count and Marquis. As recorded by Calvi in his work Il Patrizio Milanese, printed in Milan by Borroni in 1875, various opinions exist regarding the family’s origins, with documented evidence tracing it back to the mid-13th century. The two credenzas feature a central moulding with spiral carving and a cherub’s head, double caryatid figures, and pilasters adorned with ansae motifs, various turned capitals along the body, and mirrored-opening doors with double period locks. The credenzas were likely originally placed on the altar of the presbytery in the family’s palace. In the past century, they were removed from the altar to be used as domestic furnishings, for which reason a rear panel was added, with a drawing inside marking their original placement from memory.
Dimensions
47,24in x 12,60in h:54,72in
Provenience
Private collection
Condition
Defects. Restorations. Back panel dating from the 19th century.
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