Venetian Lacca Povera Desk Secretary circa 1730
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Description
A rare and important Venetian bureau. In shape, this secretary is influenced by the English bureau bookcase. This example consists of three parts: the arched upper section whose interior contains visible drawers as well as hidden compartments, a middle section with a sloping fall front and the lower section with three large drawers. The construction is very basic: all the attention is lavished on the surface decoration which is executed in a decoupage technique known as lacca povera or lacca contrafatta.
A similar example is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum New York. -
More Information
Origin: Italy Period: 18th Century Materials: wood and paint Condition: Fair. In unrestored original condition Creation Date: 1730 Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 501001 -
Dimensions
W. 36.22 in; H. 92.52 in; D. 25.59 in; W. 92 cm; H. 235 cm; D. 65 cm;
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