18th Century Arte Povera Travel Chest

Extremely rare 18th century art povera traveling chest with complete interior. Inside the chest are two Arras porcelain ointment jars, two art povera pin boxes, two boxes for powder, and two other long boxes. Each surface of the art povera boxes and chest are adorned with scenes of courtly life, exotic animals, and scenic landscapes, making each piece a world unto itself. The chest comes with a later 19th century stand with red paint and on hoofed feet.

Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use. Areas of wear. Priced accordingly.

Dimensions: 16” x 10.6” x 7.9”

Arte Povera, also referred to as Lacca Povera, is a decorative technique that originates from mid 18th century Venice , in which wood or cardboard is lacquered with colored paper engravings to imitate the more expensive Asian lacquers.

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