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Pair “Faux Bamboo” Frames With Old Italian Shell Prints With Overwritten Text.

About the Item

Please read the entire description carefully, as we strive to provide complete technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our objects. These two “faux bamboo” frames enclose color prints on paper, depicting compositions of marine corals in strange and rare shapes. The print on the left depicts a seaweed-shaped coral, with intricate details reminiscent of some species of the genus Acropora; the composition on the right depicts a coral belonging to the Gorgonian family, with the peculiarity of being depicted coiled on itself. These colored prints, made in Italy, date from a time when naturalists and illustrators created detailed plates to document and study marine flora and fauna, and can be dated between 1750 and 1770. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that they were used as a medium for writing a text (a letter)at the same time or shortly thereafter. Antique color prints with handwritten text on the entire surface represent an example of an ancient practice called manuscript on image or illustrated manuscript. This technique was widespread in various eras and contexts, both artistic and practical. In medieval manuscripts, it was common to embellish texts with elaborate miniatures, illustrations, and initial letters, often in color. Although not entirely identical, this practice reflects the historical interest in the integration of text and image. During the Victorian period and into the early 1900s, it was common to write letters and messages on picture postcards, often embellished with colorful images and decorations, with lettering covering part or all of the illustration. Japanese ukiyo-e prints often combined images with poems or handwritten descriptions, and this practice spread between the 17th and 19th centuries. Modern and contemporary artists have taken up and reinterpreted this tradition: for example, German artist Anselm Kiefer has created works that combine images with handwritten text across the entire surface. In short, handwriting on color prints was not as common as simple illustrations, but there are numerous historical and modern examples of how text and image can be combined in unique and creative ways. Another notable detail of our prints is that the one on the right has the price “5 soldi” imprinted at the top. The "soldo" is a historical Italian currency with a long and rich history. The soldo originated in the Middle Ages, with the first documented issuance dating back to the Carolingian Empire, around 800 AD. The term “soldo” derives from the Latin word “solidus,” which was a Roman gold coin introduced by Emperor Constantine in 309 AD. The soldo remained legal tender in Italy for several centuries. It continued to be minted and used until the unification of Italy in 1861, when it was gradually replaced by the Italian lira. The frames are particularly original and unique; they were recently made by a Florentine master cabinetmaker, whose workshop is located in Florence's most charming and lively neighborhood, San Frediano, famous for its artisan workshops where entirely handmade works are produced. The master used worked and carved wood to reproduce the appearance of bamboo, a technique known as “faux bamboo.” This process uses hard, durable woods, such as maple or oak, which are precisely carved and then painted to achieve the desired effect. The “faux bamboo” technique has centuries-old origins and achieved great popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and America, periods when there was a fascination with exotic and oriental influences in design. This technique was closely related to the Chinoiserie style, an artistic movement inspired by Chinese art and design. At the time, furniture and objects made of real bamboo were highly sought after but hard to come by. To meet the growing demand, artisans began to use more readily available materials, such as wood and metal, to replicate their appearance. The prints and frames are in good condition. Dimensions of a single frame: width 39 cm, height 49 cm, depth 3 cm. For all our shipments we use special packaging materials (wooden crates, styrofoam, etc.) to ensure maximum protection and safety of the objects.

Dimensions:

Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Other (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Faux Bamboo,Paper,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

Mid-18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1750-1770

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The prints and frames are in good condition.

Seller Location:

Prato, IT

Reference Number:

Seller: 161121stDibs: LU4632242370582

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