Painted Chest datable 1773

Painted Chest datable 1773 Code: C180 Period: datable 1773 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Height: 56 cm Width: 142 cm Depth: 62 cm Description: Fir wood chest, entirely painted and dated on the front to the year 1773. The piece of furniture has a rectangular structure with an overhanging opening lid, characterized by pronounced perimeter moldings and geometric framing on the top surface. The front facade is tripartite by molded vertical uprights, which define three large rectangular panels. Inside the lateral panels, the dating is prominently displayed divided into two parts: the figures "17" on the left and "73" on the right, made with a light pigment on neutral, sanded backgrounds. The central and lateral panels are bordered by wide perimeter bands of dark blue-green hue, enriched with a serial decoration of impressed or embossed scrollwork. The central panel houses a shaped wrought iron escutcheon, contemporary to its construction, complete with its original ring key. The sides of the chest faithfully reproduce the decorative scheme of the front, featuring a single large light rectangular panel framed by the same dark band with impressed motifs. The surface finish testifies to the preservation of the original polychromy, marked by a natural patina of use. Works carried out on all our furniture: – Structural restoration: restoration of small missing parts, closing of any cracks on the back, consolidation of deteriorated areas, inspection and repair of hardware. – Thorough woodworm treatment. – Cleaning and sanitization of interiors. – External finish with natural beeswax. – Internal finish with shellac, a natural alcohol-based varnish. Customizations: Upon request, it is possible to agree on: – the desired degree of restoration; – customization of interiors (addition of coat rails, shelves, dividers, etc.).