Period: 18th century
Price: € 1.900
The kneeler is an example of transformation, which took place in the Renaissance, of a church furnishing into a domestic piece of furniture with a logical reduction in proportions and small modifications that make it more suitable for the new destination. This kneeler, measuring 80 x 48 x 52 cm, was made in the first half of the 18th century, a period in which the sculptural forms of richly carved furniture of the mature Baroque had reached their maximum exuberance. This piece of furniture is an elegant and refined kneeler with a sophisticated decoration and construction, with great formal balance, supported by bracket feet, with three drawers in walnut, walnut burr, and fillets, the interior in walnut, and a hinged top. 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 every object of ours, is sold with a FIMA photographic certificate of authenticity and lawful origin; this document identifies the object, adding value to the item. We personally take care of and organize the packaging and shipping of works of art with insurance worldwide. Dr. Riccardo Moneghini Art Historian