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Italian 18th Century Painted Wardrobe in Folk Art Style

$6,995
£5,230.48
€6,108.90
CA$9,827.97
A$9,955.21
CHF 5,716.08
MX$120,703.96
NOK 66,327.72
SEK 67,513.99
DKK 45,670.49

About the Item

An 18th century painted wardrobe from northern Italy, displaying a particular Tyrolean-Germanic folk art style of marriage furniture, hence the charming illustrations to celebrate the happy union. The large, rectilinear volume of the wardrobe is enlivened by a grain-painted faux bois finish of energetic swirls and squiggles that long for more precious woods than the pine construction underneath. A wide door is paneled with two cartouches that enclose the polychromatic illustrations of garden urns overflowing with tightly composed floral arrangements. Forged iron hardware of working lock and hinges both inside and out are equally as expressive as the painted decoration. The interior is fitted with a top shelf that spans the full width and depth, over a brass hanging rod set 11” from the back which may not be original to the piece but enhances the functionality of the armoire for many storage needs around the home. Gently cleaned and polished with a French paste wax to preserve every unique feature, this endearing piece of storage furniture is ready for its next home. Be sure to view all of the detailed images as they are an essential part of the description.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66.75 in (169.55 cm)Width: 45.5 in (115.57 cm)Depth: 26.25 in (66.68 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Baton Rouge, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 158-61stDibs: LU864849482392

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