Extraordinary example of Italian cabinet-making in solid walnut and walnut veneer, from Northern Italy. A masterpiece of eighteenth-century craftsmanship that encapsulates centuries of history and expertise.
Technical Characteristics:
• Period: 1760-1800 circa - Italian Louis XVI Style
• Material: solid national walnut and walnut veneer
• Dimensions: width 140 × depth 58 × height 218.5 cm
• Provenance: Lombardy-Veneto region
• Finish: original shellac French polish
Artistic Details:
The doors feature spectacular “flame” grain veneer with symmetrical patterns creating a visual effect of rare beauty. The panels are framed by elegant moldings that enhance the natural richness of the wood.
The structure, crafted according to traditional period techniques, features a shaped base with tapered feet typical of the Baroque-Neoclassical transition. The original wrought iron hardware completes the authenticity of the piece.
Condition: excellent, with perfectly preserved period patina
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