STUNNING & RARE Italian Venetian HIGHLY CARVED Walnut Baroque BLACKAMOOR Upholstered Arm Chair~~ BESAREL~~Mid-19th Century
We recently had the good fortune to obtain this RARE PIECE OF ART~~an antique carved walnut Blackamoor arm chair by the renowned artist Valentino Panciera Besarel (1829-1902), created in the style of Andrea Brustolon, a Venetian woodcarver in the late 17th and early 18th century. Besarel studied in Venice from 1855-1857 and specialized in ornate Baroque designs for furniture frames. His mentor, Brustolon, is credited with high quality Baroque carvings and devotional sculptures at several Venetian churches, one of which is the Basilica of St. Peter.
This chair is EXQUISITELY CARVED throughout~~large Blackamoor figures support the chair with carved putti or cherub figures on arms~~"X" stretcher with up finial and beautifully upholstered floral tapestry seat and back with nail head trim~~such a RARE find~~imagine this in front of a fireplace or as a hall, entry or dining chair!
47.5" tall x 32" wide x 22" deep
Seat height is 20.75" tall from floor
~~Solid, sturdy and heavy with gorgeous walnut patina~~
Buy the Best! Don't miss out on the opportunity to add this rare museum piece to your collection~~more photos available upon request!
SHIPPING: This item requires professional packaging and shipping via blanket wrap ("white glove") delivery. All items are fully insured and will be
delivered and set up inside your home or office. This service typically takes 5-7 weeks, depending on your location. Pick up is also available at our location in Tyler, Texas, in lieu of shipping. Please contact European Crossroads Antiques with your zip code for a shipping quote or if you have other questions about shipping.
CONDITION: Superb condition with normal signs of age and use. Multiple photos are provided that should be considered part of the description. Antiques should be purchased for craftsmanship, uniqueness, charm and character, and very few true antiques are "like new". We encourage you to ask questions prior to purchase. More photos available upon request.
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