An Italian neoclassical polychrome-painted bed Venice, 19th century

Old minor marks, chips and scratches consistent with age and use. Minor losses to the decoration. Some rubbing to the paint. In otherwise sound condition.
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Only a very limited number of Venetian beds have survived, therefore, even if partially redecorated, this bed represents a rare example in the Venetian furniture repertory. Neoclassical Venetian furniture, which frequently incorporated a naively ribboned profile medallion as part of the decoration, as on the present example, was also rarely produced due to the fact that the rococo forms, for which Venice was famous, were still much in fashion and appreciated in the lagoon until the end of the 18th century.    

Comparative literature:

Clara Santini, Le Lacche dei Veneziani, Modena, 2003
Saul Levy, Lacche veneziane Settecentesche, Milano, 1967, Tav. 215.