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19th Century Near Life-Sized Italian Walnut Carved Figure by Valentino Besarel
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An exhibition-quality carved figure by Valentino Panciera Besarel
Of near life-sized proportions, in carved Italian Walnut, the figure representing a pageboy, his features and flowing hair carved in exquisite detail alongside his romanticised Cinquecento garb consisting of a patterned doublet with chainmail underneath and long puffed sleeves, his carved belt slung around his waist with a65.5 bag and his pointed boots imitating the softly creased leather; his arms outstretched and presenting a large tray with heraldic relief carving. Standing on an octagonal shaped base od bois noirci with inset panels of faux marble. The circular plinth signed by the artist "V. Besarel Venezia."
Venetian, circa 1870
Valentino Besarel (1829-1902)
Born in Zoldo, near Bellune, home town of the great carver of the Seventeenth Century, Andrea Brustolon he was encouraged by his father to study under Professor Federici , and worked as a carver for a noted architect Guiseppe Segusini. Later, he received private commissions, and in 1861 his trade card listed amongst his clients Edward, Prince of Wales, the British Consul, Layard, and the King of Italy. He exhibited at the 1878 Paris Universelle Exposition, and won a Gold Medal. The churches of Este and Conselve, near Padua possess many groups of saints executed by him.
Literature:
Benezit, Emmanuel. Benezit Dictionary of Artists. [S.l.]: Grund,France, 1976.
Ericani, Giuliana, and Anna Maria Spiazzi. Scultura lignea barocca nel Veneto. Verona: Mediovenezie Banca Spa, 1997.
- Creator:Valentino Panciera Besarel (Sculptor),Valentino Besarel (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 65.6 in (166.63 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)
- Style:Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
- Condition:Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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Valentino Panciera Besarel
Valentino Panciera Besarel was born in Val Zoldana, Italy. Growing up in poverty despite his father's and grandfather’s recognized work, Besarel was unable to have a regular education. Training and working at his father's workshop was only after Giuseppe Segusini saw him at work that he was able to attend the Venice Academy. He moved to Venice in the 60s and set up a workshop and despite having lost four of his fingers, received great honors and European so much so that he became the official supplier of the major continental monarchies.
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