An elm root lit en bateau bed early 19th century, with gilt wood Anthemion, scrolls, Foliage, and frieze of stars to the apron, in the manner of Italian Craftsmanship, height 115 cm, length 229 cm, depth 102 cm. Provenance: Purchased in Lucca from the Villa of the family of Paolina Buonaparte Borghese (Napoleon I sister who married Prince Camillo Borghese of Lucca)