20th Century Italian Floral Painted Wood Table Psyché Mirror by Pio Zanotti

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An elegant and highly decorative table psyché by Italian designer Pio Zanotti (1904–1997), featuring a beautifully shaped oval mirror set … Read more An elegant and highly decorative table psyché by Italian designer Pio Zanotti (1904–1997), featuring a beautifully shaped oval mirror set within a richly figured burr wood frame.

The mirror is supported by an elaborate carved wooden structure with graceful scrolling volutes, finished in a warm golden-cream lacquer and delicately embellished with hand-painted polychrome floral motifs. The rectangular base, similarly decorated with floral ornamentation and fine brown detailing, incorporates a practical single drawer fitted with two ornamental brass handles.

Accompanying the piece are original drawings and preparatory sketches by Pio Zanotti, documenting the creative process leading to its realization and offering a particularly interesting insight into the artist's design work.

A charming and distinctive example of Italian decorative furniture, combining refined craftsmanship, elegant curves and delicate hand-painted decoration.

Provenance: from the collection of Pio Zanotti and thence by descent.

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