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Bargueño or desk with bridge base. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 17th c
$6,439.51
£4,768.19
€5,400
CA$8,894.47
A$9,525.98
CHF 5,121.10
MX$115,698.59
NOK 64,707.61
SEK 59,244.63
DKK 41,154.83
About the Item
Bargueño or wastepaper basket with bridge base. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 17th century.
In need of some restoration.
Bargueño or covered waste-paper basket placed on a support of the type known as “bridge base” due to its shape (and which is usually later than the desk), made of carved wood and decorated with reliefs of architectural and plant elements of Classicist influence, vases, spherical finials and torsa columns (two larger ones on either side of the bridge and another two flanking each of them, these combining fluted columns on the upper part with torsa elements on the lower part). On the outside, the wastepaper basket is decorated with cut-out metal fittings (with simplified geometric and vegetal elements) placed on textiles, with handles, nails in the form of shells, handles, knobs, etc., and a bolt in the centre with architectural elements clearly reminiscent of the Baroque period. Opening the front reveals the display, with three levels and several lanes (which do not correspond between these heights), with drawers with shell-shaped knobs and simple panels, and others with columns and metal knobs of the same shape, and chapels with architectural motifs on the front, combining gilded elements with polychrome motifs. This furniture is one of the most common and appreciated types of the 17th-century Castilian school, and its influence remained strong well into the 20th century. The exterior decorations varied, as did the layout of the drawers and chapels inside. The personality of the Spanish style was so strong in the 17th century that it prevented outside influences, especially from France due to the bad diplomatic situation at the time, and this meant a great influence on the rest of Europe, where French models dominated. The 17th century in Spain was a period of decadence, and this would be felt to a great extent in furniture. There were not as luxurious pieces as in other countries, a fact also determined by the pragmatics against luxury dictated by the monarchs. However, Spanish furniture from the Baroque period was of considerable quality, with an enormous personality and, above all, a great interest from the point of view of typology and the search for functionality over decoration. It is also worth noting that the value of the furniture has increased in comparison with the previous century. Considering the inventories of goods, important changes can be seen, with furniture becoming more expensive even than tapestries in the time of Charles II.
Measurements: 97x46x145 cms. Weight is orientative, it may vary even in packaging.
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- Dimensions:Height: 57.09 in (145 cm)Width: 38.19 in (97 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)
- Style:Baroque (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:17th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Check pictures and description, in need of some restoration.
- Seller Location:Madrid, ES
- Reference Number:Seller: ZF13891stDibs: LU2951344403072
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