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1750 Venezia Italy Wooden Green Lacquered Commode with Fantasy Birds and Flowers

$357,685.56
£264,991.35
€300,000
CA$490,011.34
A$543,708.88
CHF 284,806.41
MX$6,667,330.45
NOK 3,622,639.40
SEK 3,419,617.07
DKK 2,282,033.90
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This is an extraordinary Venetian wooden lacquered commode with polychrome flowers and fantasy birds on a green background. The top is lacquered to imitate the marble. The two drawers have fine and sinuous gilted carved edges. The curved shape of the body, on the front, on the sides, is the result of the high level craftemanships of the Venetian master cabinetery. Resting on tapered and carved legs, the commode attains an airy, and fine elegance. The commode showcases its elegance and the exquisite level of craftmanships through meticulousy carved edges and fine and depictions drawings of flora with fantasy birds. This rare piece with fantasy birds drawings, hails from the Mid-18th Century in Venezia and masterfully shows the lacquered Venetian style. Its carefully considered proportions, refined carvings, magnificent lacquer, and premium materials culminate in a commode that expresses sophistication and grace. Elevate your interiors with the timeless and also contemporary beauty of this commode that gives a sense of quiet luxury in every home. One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture 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 Rococò period, its Golden Age. The piece is in very good state of maintenance. The iron two keys are working. The piece is guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The commode has the Certificate of Authenticity. The documents will be shown on demand in case of interest.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.51 in (77.5 cm)Width: 34.65 in (88.02 cm)Depth: 20.47 in (52 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: LU3662139998612

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