An unusual late 19th/early 20th century Italian painted close-nailed leather serpentine chest In the neo-classical style, painted with 18th century style pastoral scenes, the hinged lid with engraved brass hinges enclosing a leather lined interior, above a scrolling leaf and flowerhead applied frieze with canted corners headed by ram's head with trailing husk chains; with reeded apron below on acanthus carved hoof feet, with carrying handles to the sides, 134cm wide, 61cm deep, 96cm high. Provenance: Sold Sotheby's New York 17 May 2006, lot 541 (realised $11,809 including premium).