18th Century Italian Venetian Rococo Period Carved Polychrome Painted Wood Niche Shrine

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A scarce Venetian Rococo paint-decorated wood niche tabletop display cabinet / wall hanging vitrine with chic beautifully aged patina and … Read more A scarce Venetian Rococo paint-decorated wood niche tabletop display cabinet / wall hanging vitrine with chic beautifully aged patina and interesting provenance

First half of the 18th century, Venice, Italy, architectural form, hand painted polychrome decoration, scalloped open front and sides, paneled back door with three cross landscape painting, exterior carved acanthus scroll, molded base, on bracket feet.

Distressed blueish gray, terracotta red and yellow gold finish with scattered chippy paint and exposed gesso. Likely originating as part of a home altar / residential religious shrine.

- PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Bonhams & Butterfields, San Francisco, California, SoMa Estate Auction, August 24, 2008, lot 4432;
Acquired from the above by current owner.

Property from the Collection of Frederick H. Schrader

Acquired from the above owner through the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2025 April 17 Sophisticated Palate: Fine & Decorative Arts from the Collection of Frederick H. Schrader, Napa Valley Signature Auction catalog #8210, lot #61086

Fred Schrader is often described as one of the "bad boys" of Napa Valley, a title that reflects his adventurous spirit and unconventional approach to life. In addition to producing many of the world’s finest Cabernet Sauvignons – first with Colgin Cellars, then with Schrader Cellars – Fred Schrader has been an art dealer and collector since the 1970s, and he has traveled the world in pursuit of treasures.

- Dimensions: (approx)
32-1/2 x 22 x 12 inches
(82.5 x 55.9 x 30.5 cm)

- Condition Report:
Overall very good original antique condition. Desirable original patina, with scattered abrasions and scuffing resulting in areas of paint loss, exposed gesso, surface buildup throughout, age related separation at the corners and joints, consistent with age and use. See less