Period: Early 18th century
Price: € 13.200
Venetian chest of drawers in walnut, walnut burl, thuja and poplar interior with dimensions of 105 x 135 x 55 cm, elegantly and delightfully curved in the center, dating back to the early 18th century. The incessant succession of undulation embodies the structure of this wonderful and unusual piece of furniture; it is precisely the masterful quality of the carving, combined with details of refined cabinetmaking, such as the skillful use of thuja on the sides or in the upper part that follows the fluid linear rhythm of the walnut surfaces, which confirms its geographical area, in addition to all the end grains that are also found inside the furniture. A very detailed chest of drawers that stands out for the elegance of its shapes, lines and execution fantasy. The superb central movement, according to the Venetian compositional style, is combined with the use of high quality materials and a robust structure that create a truly sui generis uniqueness. The inlay technique with light thuja wood on walnut is a typically Venetian peculiarity. Also significant is the consonance of these types of decoration, which develop with a large design, involving the entire front, sides and upper part of the piece of furniture with decorative methodologies in some aspects analogous to those of the chests of drawers of Lake Garda. The fact remains that this curved chest of drawers with a refined and constant decorative inlay turns out to be a great example of 18th century Italian cabinetmaking. The paintings and works of art published here are my exclusive property and consequently are always available to be viewed in person, by appointment, at my exhibition venues located in Sanremo and Brescia. The work, like all our objects, is sold accompanied by a FIMA photographic certificate of authenticity and lawful origin; this document identifies the object, adding value to the item. We personally handle and organize the packaging and shipping of works of art with insurance worldwide. Dr. Riccardo Moneghini Art Historian