Painted Wardrobe dated 1850
Period: dated 1850
Origin: Tyrol area
Wood: Fir
Height: 175 cm
Width: 125 cm (138 cm at the frames)
Depth: 49 cm (58 cm at the frames)
Description:
Antique Alpine two-door wardrobe, dated 1850. The deep, luminous blue background, rich in patina, hosts a sequence of vertical panels decorated with vases full of flowers, executed with a vibrant palette dominated by reds, greens, and touches of ivory. The floral compositions alternate tulips, buds, and ramages, creating a harmonious decorative rhythm typical of 19th-century Tyrolean folk painting.
The side surfaces are painted in a warm golden ochre, enriched with phytomorphic inserts and flowing brushstrokes. The vertical red and white bands, with sinuous motifs, frame the sides and add a dynamic and scenographic effect.
The upper hat and the base show a faux marble finish in pinkish and earthy tones.
The proportions, compact but slender, combined with the chromatic intensity and the richness of the decoration, make this wardrobe an ideal element both for traditional interiors and for contemporary environments looking for a focal point of strong personality. The stylistic and pictorial elements fully reflect the Alpine tradition of the mid-19th century, a period in which folk painting reached an extraordinary expressive vivacity.
Restoration information:
The photographs you see depict the furniture in an un-restored or only partially restored state.
At the time of sale, the restoration will be completed according to the customer's tastes and desires, the exterior will be waxed and any streaks and scratches will be removed, the interior will be cleaned and polished with shellac.
Our laboratory guarantees a conservative restoration, aimed at respecting the integrity and authenticity of each piece of furniture. All pieces are treated to ensure solidity, durability and hygiene.
After the interventions, the furniture will be ready for use, suitable for storing clothing, dishes or food.
Planned interventions:
Structural restoration: restoration of small missing parts, closing of any cracks on the back, consolidation of deteriorated areas, control and repair of hardware.
Accurate anti-woodworm treatment.
Cleaning and sanitizing of the interiors.
External finish with natural beeswax.
Internal finish with shellac, a natural alcohol-based varnish.
Customizations:
Upon request, it is possible to agree on:
the desired degree of restoration;
the customization of the interiors (adding clothes rails, shelves, dividers, etc.).
