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Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
About the Item
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with beautifully aged heavily worn distressed patina.
Born in Italy in the mid-20th century, high-quality hand-crafted solid wood construction, exceptionally executed in luxurious 18th century Venetian Baroque Louis XV taste.
Hand-painted, gilded and gessoed, featuring a shaped top with elaborate molded edge, serpentine shaped case in green ground paint-decorated finish with yellow scroll flourish and beautiful polychrome florals, finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, and fitted with five dovetailed drawers each affixed with the original simple patinated brass pulls. Having a large central drawer, flanked by two side drawers to each side, above a gently curving scalloped apron, rising on carved giltwood acanthus leaf knee cabriole legs, ending on whorl feet.
Markings / Signed; stamped under center drawer "Incisa 3" set within a diamond.
Dimensions: (approx)
29.75" High, 41" Wide, 20.25" Deep
Condition Report:
Good original unrestored antique / vintage condition with heavily worn intentionally distressed patina. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, and chippy paint finish losses throughout. See photos to judge the condition for yourself.
Overall a superb example, with its elegant lightness, subdued muted colors, and opulent curvacious lines, this remarkable piece is sure to add relaxed sophisticated elegance, cozy romantic warmth, timeless refined style, and rich historical interest to any space!
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- Dimensions:Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
- Style:Rococo (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good original unrestored vintage condition w/ heavily worn intentionally distressed patina. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Wear consistent w/ age & indicative of use, including scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, chippy paint finish loss.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977235140902
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