Bidspirit auction | An Italian Regency Style Tole-Painted
An Italian Regency Style Tole-Painted Chestnut Urn - An Italian Regency style tole-painted chestnut urn, likely constructed from wood or composite material, finished with a dark, textured coating resembling aged black leather and adorned with extensive gilt tooling. The piece features a footed base, a wide body, and a tapering lid topped with a brass or bronze pineapple finial. Two brass or bronze lion-head masks with ring handles are affixed to the body. Decorative gilt patterns include a central stylized floral motif, a frieze border, and various linear designs on the lid and base.