Decorative lacquered wood plate with "Arte Povera" print applications. Turin, 18th century.

Decorative lacquered wood plate with "Arte Povera" print applications. Turin, 18th century. Ø 51 cm. A rare decorative wooden plate, an example of the Piedmontese "lacca povera" (poor lacquer) tradition of the 18th century. The technique involved applying small, hand-colored engraved prints to a wooden base, subsequently protected by layers of transparent varnish, as an alternative to expensive Oriental lacquers. The composition is organized in concentric registers: at the center, within a circle on a turquoise background, a bucolic landscape with trees and architecture; in the middle band on a vermilion red background, four large, lobed cartouches enclose architectural capriccios with bridges, obelisks, and ruins, enriched with naturalistic elements. The outer band echoes the same repertoire in smaller formats, set within gilded reserves on a red background. Condition report: Good condition, signs of age and wear are present. All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. This item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. Further details on the condition report are available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. Message to non-Italian buyers: This work has not yet obtained the free export certificate from Italy, issued by the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage, which attests that the work does not belong to Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be freely exported. The regulations in force since 2026 provide for reduced times for works with a declared value of less than €50,000, established at the discretion of the expert commission, averaging 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The setting images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes and may not reflect the actual proportions of the artwork.