Description
An antique Venetian rococo japanned (or ‘lacquer’) cabinet.
This rare and sophisticated cabinet separates in two, with bombé and serpentine profiles.
The particularly fine and detailed lacquer* is executed on a blue-green ground and comprises raised gilt chinoiserie scenes of courtiers, pavilions, rockwork etc.
This bombé and serpentine-combined shape is also seen in German / N. Italian furniture of the mid-18th century. Our piece on offer is a little later, into the 19th century. Despite extensive research we have been unable to locate another comparable example.
*Also known as ‘japanned’.
In excellent condition and of compact dimensions. A chic antique – ready to enhance any interior.
Provenance:
From a private Irish collection.
V&A · Rococo – Victoria and Albert Museum
https://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/rococo
Literature:
Die Kunst des deutschen Möbels. Spätbarock und Rokoko, Kreisel, Heinrich, C.H. Beck, 1970. Note illustrations of similar forms.
