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1750 Venezia Italy Polychrome Lacquered and Wooden Engraved Sculpture

$23,722.31
£17,686.05
€20,000
CA$32,579.03
A$36,462.38
CHF 19,039.05
MX$444,843.12
NOK 241,675.77
SEK 229,335.43
DKK 152,337.55
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About the Item

This is a rare wooden sculpted man figure carved and lacquered in polychrome. This elegant piece hails from the Mid-18th Century, Venezia. The curved shape, on the front and on the sides, moreover the exquisite decoration and the bright lacquer colors, are the result of the high level craftemanships of the Venetian master cabinetery. This is an enjoying figure of a mustachioed man raising a glass. It is a surprising piece that can perfectly matches with the beauty of every timeless home. One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects, is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals. Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps. The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age. Provenance: Alessandro Orsi Collection, Milano. Alessandro Orsi was one of most important antique dealer in Italy, he founded his antique Gallery in Milano in 1950. Referring bibliography: C. Santini, Le Lacche dei veneziani, Artioli Editore, pag. 252, fig. 242 The piece is in very good state of maintenance and it is guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The polichrome lacquered sculpture has the Certificate of Authenticity. The documents will be shown on demand in case of interest.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.24 in (56.49 cm)Width: 10.43 in (26.5 cm)Depth: 4.72 in (11.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750 circa
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Brescia, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3662140205622

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