{"id":1334,"date":"2021-05-06T12:00:28","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T10:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mrplwpw.cluster030.hosting.ovh.net\/?post_type=product&p=1334"},"modified":"2024-06-24T17:08:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T15:08:48","slug":"rare-italian-perspectives-sideboard-renaissance-period-with-fan-shaped-pedestal-copie","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.gabrielle-laroche.com\/en\/product\/rare-italian-perspectives-sideboard-renaissance-period-with-fan-shaped-pedestal-copie\/","title":{"rendered":"TUSCAN RENAISSANCE LIBRARY CABINET"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The lower part<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

It stands on an ogee molded base and four feet with two front legs more massive and detailed than the others.<\/span><\/p>\n

It opens with two doors and three drawers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The vertical outer beams are enriched with feminine terms sheathed in an acanthus leaf and standing apon a veiled pedestal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The upper part<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The upper body presents a set back and is composed of a small bottom part with two door-leaves and an original pair of wrought iron grille doors above.<\/span><\/p>\n

The origins of the credenza and armoires date back to when its sole function related to Church ceremonies and was a humble opening in the wall of the Church which was covered by wooden panels for containing valuables such as religious artefacts positioned near the altar or in the sacristy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Up until the 14<\/span>th<\/sup><\/span> century, the piece was made from roughly hewn timbers with a uniform surface painted and decorated with elaborate metalwork, of which the present credenza is reminiscent. In the early 14<\/span>th<\/sup><\/span> century, scultural decoration, was aded to the painted decoration which resulted from a more sophisticated construction of the furniture and a change in function, from being merely an opening in the wall to a decorative and moveable piece of furniture for domestic use.<\/span><\/p>\n

The wrought iron fronted upper section would suggest that this present credenza was purposely built for a library. The wrought iron would have permitted the books to breathe in the cupboard and to show the leather spines to the viewer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Literature<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A. Pedrini, Italian Furniture and Interiors and Decorations of the 15<\/em><\/span>th<\/sup><\/span> and 16<\/span>th<\/sup><\/span><\/em> centuries<\/em>, London, 1949, p.134, fig. 343, illustrates virtually identical beading to the panelling.<\/span><\/p>\n

F. Schottmuller, Whohnungskulture und Mobel der Italiennischen Renaissance<\/em>, Stuttgart, 1921, p.88, fig. 203, illustrates similar beading to the panelling and lion paw feet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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TUSCAN RENAISSANCE LIBRARY CABINET<\/h4>\n

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ORIGIN : ITALY, TUSCANY, FLORENCE
\nPERIOD : 16TH CENTURY<\/p>\n

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Total height : 189 cm<\/p>\n

Upper part<\/strong>
\nHeight : 84 cm
\nLength : 151.5 cm
\nDepth : 40 cm<\/p>\n

Lower part<\/strong>
\nHeight : 107 cm
\nLength : 153 cm
\nDepth : 63 cm<\/p>\n

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Dark walnut<\/p>\n

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