Bidspirit auction | Two-section sideboard with ivory marquetry,

Two-section sideboard with ivory marquetry, attributed to Ferdinando Pogliani. Italian school. 19th century - Ebonized wood with high-relief ivory inlays. Dimensions: 216 x 120 x 50 cm. This magnificent two-section sideboard is conceived as a miniature architectural masterpiece, characterized by a complex symmetrical structure articulated by doors, drawers, pilasters, and finials inspired by Italian Renaissance and Neo-Renaissance models. The upper section is organized around three doors decorated with elaborate marquetry panels and central oval recesses, flanked by architectural elements and small balustrades that reinforce its monumental character. The lower section incorporates drawers and cabinets decorated with a refined repertoire of geometric and vegetal ornamentation executed with ivory inlays that contrast elegantly with the dark tone of the ebonized wood. The decorative richness unfolds through scrolls, arabesques, heraldic motifs, and symmetrical compositions that demonstrate extraordinary technical skill in the work of the artistic cabinetmaker. The balanced volumes, precise lines, and high-quality materials reflect the influence of the great Lombard workshops of the 19th century, which specialized in reinterpreting historical Italian models with a highly sophisticated historicist style. Attributed to Ferdinando Pogliani, a prominent Milanese cabinetmaker renowned for the excellence of his creations, the piece displays an exceptional combination of technical virtuosity, monumentality, and ornamental richness. Its elaborate decoration, coupled with the harmony of its proportions and the nobility of the materials used, makes it an outstanding piece of decorative arts destined for prestigious interiors and collections of historical furniture. Dimensions: 216 x 120 x 50 cm. This lot contains items subject to CITES regulations, Regulation (EC) No 338/97 and/or other applicable regulations. Due to restrictions on international trade in protected species, this lot may not be shipped outside the European Union.