Vide poche - Italy
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Hand-carved decorative piece in lime wood from Italy (Veneto), dating to around 1990–2000, measuring 30 x 22 x 16 cm and in excellent vintage condition with a natural patina.
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For sale, a magnificent and unique piece of decorative limewood art, entirely hand-carved by skilled Italian artisans. Dating to around the year 2000, this object combines functionality with naturalistic sculpture.
Key Features:
Craftsmanship: High-quality hand carving with a waxed/gloss finish that enhances the wood grain.
Design: The display stand is supported by a complex sculptural base that imitates twisted, gnarled tree branches, resting on a rocky, foliated base. The upper bowl has an organic shell- or pod-shaped form, with deep external ribs. The rear end closes with an elegant decorative flourish.
Style: Heavily reminiscent of the Black Forest style for its nature-and-woods inspiration, yet refined with the craftsmanship of Made in Italy.
Material: Limewood.
Use: Perfect as an imposing centerpiece, a stand for dried fruit/potpourri, or as a luxury catch-all tray for an elegant entryway.
Conditions: Excellent vintage condition. It shows the usual patina and slight signs of aging that give character to the piece, with no structural defects or visible cracks in the intricate carving. A piece that will not go unnoticed in a rustic, classic, or eclectic chic home.
Measurements: 30 x 22 x 16 cm
Provenance: Private collection, Italy.
For sale, a magnificent and unique piece of decorative limewood art, entirely hand-carved by skilled Italian artisans. Dating to around the year 2000, this object combines functionality with naturalistic sculpture.
Key Features:
Craftsmanship: High-quality hand carving with a waxed/gloss finish that enhances the wood grain.
Design: The display stand is supported by a complex sculptural base that imitates twisted, gnarled tree branches, resting on a rocky, foliated base. The upper bowl has an organic shell- or pod-shaped form, with deep external ribs. The rear end closes with an elegant decorative flourish.
Style: Heavily reminiscent of the Black Forest style for its nature-and-woods inspiration, yet refined with the craftsmanship of Made in Italy.
Material: Limewood.
Use: Perfect as an imposing centerpiece, a stand for dried fruit/potpourri, or as a luxury catch-all tray for an elegant entryway.
Conditions: Excellent vintage condition. It shows the usual patina and slight signs of aging that give character to the piece, with no structural defects or visible cracks in the intricate carving. A piece that will not go unnoticed in a rustic, classic, or eclectic chic home.
Measurements: 30 x 22 x 16 cm
Provenance: Private collection, Italy.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Wood type
Limewood
Specific region of origin
Veneto
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
22 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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