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Pair of wig boxes decorated in Arte Povera with gallant scen…
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Pair of wig boxes decorated in Arte Povera with gallant scen…
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Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Pair of wig boxes decorated in Arte Povera with gallant scenes and scenes from the Comedia Del Arte on a water green background, brass lock escutcheons and hinges decorated with flowers
Italy, Venice, second half of the 18th century
H. 8.5 cm - W 29 cm - D 22 cm
(Accents, restorations, missing key.)
Arte Povera or paper marquetry is a Venetian technique that emerged in the 18th century. It made it possible to decorate everyday objects, furniture, doors, etc. at lower cost by imitating Asian lacquer, which was so popular at the time.
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