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19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870

$6,000
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About the Item

Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fine, deep hand carving. Monogrammed "FPF." Besarel was a 3rd generation carver: he operated an atelier and shop in 1860's Venice, exhibited in Vienna in 1873 to great acclaim, received a gold medal at the 1878 Paris Universal Exposition and created many works for monarchs across Europe. We also have one matching carved walnut Sgabello chair by Besarel - see our separate listing. Dimensions: 42" W x 44" H x 22" D, 18" H seat.
  • Attributed to:
    Valentino Besarel (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Encinitas, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU122928746213

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