Antique Etagere in Carved Wood, 1800s

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An extremely rare three-tier wall-mounted piece of furniture (late 19th century), an expression of fine venetian cabinetmaking in the baroque/louis … Read more An extremely rare three-tier wall-mounted piece of furniture (late 19th century), an expression of fine venetian cabinetmaking in the baroque/louis xv style. The architectural structure features shelves shaped with festooned motifs, side uprights embellished with four cherub heads carved in high relief with leafy scrolls, and a shell-shaped upper cornice. It is distinguished by its refined two-tone lacquer finish, typical of the venetian tradition, in "venetian red" with gold-finished carvings and moldings.

details and specifications:

type: three-tier wall-mounted étagère shelf

style/subject: venetian baroque / late baroque / louis xv – cherub and scroll motifs

attribution/origin: attributed to high-quality venetian artistic cabinetmaking

materials: hand-carved and carved wood, two-tone venetian red lacquer and gilding

period: antique (late 19th century – late 19th century)

dimensions (w x d x h): 75 x 29 x 68 cm

condition:

excellent antique condition. Solid and intact wooden structure. The lacquer and gilding retain their original charm, enhanced by subtle, natural signs of aging and light period craquelure, guaranteeing their authenticity and historicity.

please note that any white areas in the photo shoot are due to reflections from artificial lighting from special spotlights, used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

the item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

shipping is handled professionally and well-protected with insured shipping. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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