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Venetian Small Box, circa 1735-1745

Offered by: L' Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, Inc.

Description
This small rectangular box is painted white and covered with cut out engravings, which have been heightened with paint. The lid is decorated with a pastoral scene with a courtly lady and gentleman in an axially aligned garden with paired fruit trees, mythological statues, an architectural gate, and two rows of cypress trees, all leading to and framing a mountain. A strap work border surrounds the scene, as well as the lower sides of the lid. The four sides are similarly decorated with pastoral garden and hunt scenes, as well as an exotic Buddha-like monument. Retaining traces of its original sandracca varnish, the box has achieved a mellow cream color through age. The interior and the bottom of the box are painted a bright orange red.

More Information

In the Style of:	Buddha / Buddhism
Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	painted (laccato), fir wood (cirmolo), and colored paper (lacca povera)
Condition:	Excellent.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	box 51
Incollect Reference #:	293051

Dimensions

W.	5 in;	H.	2 in;	D.	3.375 in;
W.	12.7 cm;	H.	5.08 cm;	D.	8.57 cm;

Message from Seller:

The gallery deals in European works of art, antiques and paintings from antiquity to the end of the eighteenth century. Under Mrs. Fioratti's direction, the gallery has continued to supply works of art to museums across America and Europe. She has designed interiors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Mrs. Fioratti has worked on architectural restorations, and restored a 10th century village near Siena.