Palatial Italian Art Nouveau mahogany bed, early 20th c., with bronze dore mounts, having paneled headboard with central portrait plaque, depicting Christ in side profile, framed by flowers and scrolling foliate motifs, conforming footboard joined by straight rails, rising on straight legs, equipped with one-light sconce at either side of headboard enclosed in amber textured glass orbs, breaks down into eleven parts, in need of wiring, interior: approx 78.75"l, 68.5"w, exterior: approx 87"h, 107"w, 85"d

02.04.26: In my opinion regarding LOT 3492A: I note that the bed stands sturdy and appears structurally secure throughout, the veneer having typical light tonal variations, mostly appearing at the headboard, associated with slight fading and rubs, the footboard having a central split extending from the top edge which remains stable, and the bronze elements remains securely mounted, having light patination and mellowing of the gilded finish, the headboard paneling having a very slight, minute seam of separation that is stable, I observe typical scattered surface wear including small scuffs, small chips and nicks, and light abrasions commensurate with age and use, additionally I note minor evidence of old woodworm commensurate with origin, the glass shades are free from observed fractures, as described the sconces are in need of wiring

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