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18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet

$4,750
£3,608.83
€4,147.30
CA$6,671.96
A$7,262.26
CHF 3,848.01
MX$87,339.64
NOK 48,926.47
SEK 44,835.70
DKK 30,980.08

About the Item

A scarce antique Italian hand painted lacca povera tabletop cabinet. circa 1775 Northern Italy, 18th century, likely used in a wealthy merchant or noble's country villa as a vargueño / papelera (writing instrument and document box) or collectors cabinet (for valuables). Hand-crafted solid pine construction with elaborate polychrome decoration throughout, having a long narrow rectangular case fitted with seven drawers surrounding an open niche pigeonhole shelf, richly decorated with paintings of pastoral scenes, figures engaging in period leisure activities including shooting, flying a kite and boating, projecting shaped sides, scalloped apron, rising on bracket feet. Dimensions: (approx) 13.5" High, 42" Wide, 9.25" Deep *Additional photos available upon request Condition: Very good antique condition, especially considering its over 200 years old! Attractive appearance, with original paint finish, nicely aged warm rustic patina with scattered chippy paint losses and exposed gesso, fading, nicks, minor abrasions, typical wear consistent with two centuries of age and use. Structurally sound. Overall a superb museum quality example Keywords: European antiques rare cartonnier file cabinet bargueño contador apothecary paper cabinet strong box writing desk table chest of drawers specimen collector's curiosity curiosities cabinet Baroque Venetian Rococo country French Provincial Swedish Gustavian historical artifact statement piece authentic decorative arts
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Gesso,Paint,Pine,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Lacquered,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1775
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good original antique condition. 250 years old. Attractive appearance, nicely aged warm rustic worn patina with scattered chippy paint losses exposed gesso, fading, nicks, minor abrasions, typical wear consistent with age use. Structurally sound.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977246396362

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