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18th Century Italian Gaming Board

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Rare 18th century Italian gaming board "Nobilissimo Giuoco Della Mea" Or "The Nobel Game of Chance" in original paint and decoupage, (lacca povera) depicting a game which appears to be a board version of "Put and Take" with different characters representing either plus or minus points. Four corners with scalloped carved coin wells, the centre slightly dished for either a top or ball to roll within.

Characters include:
Scimmia/Monkey - put 6, Re/King - take 1, Vople/Wolf take 3 , Pascia/Lord - take two and so on. Other characters include, Cinese/Chinese, Colombo/Pidgeon, Crepascolo/Twilight, Armigero/Knight?, Gezelia/Gazelle, Adone/Adonis, Gonhiere/Gondolier, Araba Fenice/Arab Phoenix, Vecchio/Old Man, Leone/Lion.

A very similar game board in in the collection of the Medici Villa outside, La Petriaia in the Sala da Gioco - The Game Room.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Gesso, Poplar.
Condition:	Good. Repaired warp and some touch ups to paint. Overall in very good antique condition.
Creation Date:	1720
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	aecxdhxqntss
Incollect Reference #:	255585

Dimensions

W.	21.5 in;	H.	39.5 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	54.61 cm;	H.	100.33 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.