Painted Tyrolean Chest
Technical information:
Period: second half of the 18th century
Origin: Tyrol
Wood: Fir
Height: 84 cm
Width: 137 cm
Depth: 55 cm
Description:
Chest made of fir wood, crafted in the late 18th century.
The structure features a front panel divided into three framed sections, each decorated with incised geometric and shaped motifs, enhanced by dark-toned painted threading, with chromatic accents in red along the uprights and frames.
The hinged top lid, secured by wrought iron hardware at the back, slightly overhangs the body. The front rests on a shaped base with a curvilinear profile, further decorated with painted volute motifs integrated into the wooden surface.
The interior is divided by a small side partition, intended for separating stored items, a functional typology common in the 18th century.
