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Antique painted wooden chest from Europe, dating to 1850–1900, with hand-painted rocaille motifs on the front and an integrated interior drawer.
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Large antique painted wooden chest with interior drawer – dated 1793
Special large antique wooden chest, featuring a characteristic hand-painted decoration and the year 1793 on the front.
The chest has a richly decorated front with two large light panels, framed by a dark green/blue painted border. The panels are adorned with reddish-brown rococo-like scroll, flower, and leaf motifs. The decoration has a distinctly rural and folk-art appearance.
A notable and striking element is the integrated wooden drawer on the left side of the interior. This drawer forms a separate storage space next to the main compartment and is a characteristic detail of this chest.
The painting shows clear signs of age and long-term use, including craquelé, wear, discoloration, and local loss of paint. These natural signs of use give the chest an authentic and lived-in appearance.
The large interior offers ample storage space. The chest is both a functional piece of furniture and a decorative object and stands out in an interior due to its size and painting.
On the front the year 1793 is clearly applied. Based on the available information, it cannot be stated with absolute certainty whether 1793 is the original construction year or a date related to the original owner, a marriage, or the chest’s commissioning. Therefore the object is offered as a late 18th-century painted chest, dated 1793.
The exact regional origin and maker are unknown.
Dimensions
- Width: 152 cm
- Height: 62 cm
- Depth: 70 cm
Material
Wood, painted wood and metal fittings.
Period
Late 18th century – dated 1793
Condition
The chest is in antique used condition, appropriate for an old storage piece.
There are clear signs of age and use, including:
- craquelé in the painting;
- localized paint loss;
- wear to the paint;
- discoloration and surface soiling;
- wear on the wood;
- age-related marks on the metal fittings;
- signs of use on the interior and the interior drawer.
The condition and all visible signs of use and age are assessable from the photos. The photos are therefore an integral part of the condition description.
Special features
- large size;
- dated 1793;
- hand-painted decoration;
- rococo-style floral, leaf and scroll motifs;
- dark green/blue surround;
- integrated interior drawer on the left;
- spacious main compartment;
- characteristic patina of age;
- maker unknown;
- exact regional origin unknown.
Provenance
European origin, exact region unknown.
There is no written provenance, purchase receipt, or certificate available. The dating and description are based on the visible characteristics of the object, the painting, construction, and the year placed on the chest.
Pickup
Considering the dimensions of 152 × 62 × 70 cm, personal pickup is preferred. Any shipping should be arranged in advance by the buyer and seller.
The chest is sold as pictured.
Large antique painted wooden chest with interior drawer – dated 1793
Special large antique wooden chest, featuring a characteristic hand-painted decoration and the year 1793 on the front.
The chest has a richly decorated front with two large light panels, framed by a dark green/blue painted border. The panels are adorned with reddish-brown rococo-like scroll, flower, and leaf motifs. The decoration has a distinctly rural and folk-art appearance.
A notable and striking element is the integrated wooden drawer on the left side of the interior. This drawer forms a separate storage space next to the main compartment and is a characteristic detail of this chest.
The painting shows clear signs of age and long-term use, including craquelé, wear, discoloration, and local loss of paint. These natural signs of use give the chest an authentic and lived-in appearance.
The large interior offers ample storage space. The chest is both a functional piece of furniture and a decorative object and stands out in an interior due to its size and painting.
On the front the year 1793 is clearly applied. Based on the available information, it cannot be stated with absolute certainty whether 1793 is the original construction year or a date related to the original owner, a marriage, or the chest’s commissioning. Therefore the object is offered as a late 18th-century painted chest, dated 1793.
The exact regional origin and maker are unknown.
Dimensions
- Width: 152 cm
- Height: 62 cm
- Depth: 70 cm
Material
Wood, painted wood and metal fittings.
Period
Late 18th century – dated 1793
Condition
The chest is in antique used condition, appropriate for an old storage piece.
There are clear signs of age and use, including:
- craquelé in the painting;
- localized paint loss;
- wear to the paint;
- discoloration and surface soiling;
- wear on the wood;
- age-related marks on the metal fittings;
- signs of use on the interior and the interior drawer.
The condition and all visible signs of use and age are assessable from the photos. The photos are therefore an integral part of the condition description.
Special features
- large size;
- dated 1793;
- hand-painted decoration;
- rococo-style floral, leaf and scroll motifs;
- dark green/blue surround;
- integrated interior drawer on the left;
- spacious main compartment;
- characteristic patina of age;
- maker unknown;
- exact regional origin unknown.
Provenance
European origin, exact region unknown.
There is no written provenance, purchase receipt, or certificate available. The dating and description are based on the visible characteristics of the object, the painting, construction, and the year placed on the chest.
Pickup
Considering the dimensions of 152 × 62 × 70 cm, personal pickup is preferred. Any shipping should be arranged in advance by the buyer and seller.
The chest is sold as pictured.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Antique painted chest
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
62 cm
Width
152 cm
Depth
70 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Can Be Locked
Yes
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