Description
Wall bench in carved, lacquered and painted wood. Venice, 18th century.
The bench is entirely carved in wood, lacquered and decorated with painted floral motifs on a cream ground, with rose-pink highlights. Eight curved legs with scroll terminals, typical of Venetian 18th-century production. The open, scroll-carved armrests give the structure the light, airy quality characteristic of Rococo taste in the Lagoon. The seat is upholstered in pale fabric.
Condition report: Good general state of conservation. Lacquer shows signs of aging and wear consistent with the age of the piece.
