Venetian Patchwork Lift-Top Book-Form Chest Of Drawers

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Italian Venetian patchwork olive wood chest of drawers, rectangular case modeled as a stack of seven books, hinged top revealing interior open storage, over six drawers, scrolled apron, rising on short cabriole legs ending on whorl feet, approx 37"h, 24"w, 13"d Provenance: From the Byram Family's Above Stratford Mansion. John Byram, a prominent Austin-based real estate developer, and his late wife Sally Byram curated this French Provincial style estate with the help of notable architects and interior designers. The home has remained untouched since Sally's untimely passing in 2006, serving as a testament to her taste for sophistication and craftsmanship