1750 Venezia Italy Set 7 Lacquered Puppets Polychrome Wooden and Papier Machè

This is a magnificent set of four Venetian armchairs lacquered in blue with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration. Engraved and lacquered walnut. A delicate and refined drawin...

This is a magnificent set of three Venetian chairs lacquered in light green with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration. A delicate and refined drawing of polychrome floral gar...

This is a magnificent set of two Venetian armchairs lacquered in light green with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration. The pieces have a delicate and refined drawing of poly...

This is a large and bright red and yellow lacquered wooden box, entirely decorated with prints cut and applied with the tecnique called "arte povera" . At the centre of the lid a large country landscape with figures inspired by 18th Century Venetian views that recall the themes of Arcadia. The prints come from the manufacture of Remondini Bassano, that was the most important printers in the Europe at that time. This surprising lacquered box is an elegant piece that can be useful as a jewelry case, perfect to match in any elegant 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. The piece is in excellent state of maintenance and guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The wooden red and yellow lacquered box...

A French papier-mâché growler bulldog with pull chain which makes a growler noise when pulled. Circa 1900, France.

"French (19th Century) red and gold painted and papier mache wall plaque with crown on pillow design and fleur de lis motif. Vintage condition"

Large pair of papier mâché Italian feet with sandals. Slightly restored but in very good antique condition.

Large, decorative and unusual papier mâché gilded Buddha.