Venetian Prie-dieu Louis XV

The prie - dieu is an example of the transformation, which took place in the Renaissance, of church furnishings into domestic furniture with a logical reduction of proportions and with small modifications that make it more suitable for the new destination.

This kneeler measuring 80 x 48 x 52 cm was made in the first half of the 18th century, a period in which the sculptural forms of the richly carved furniture of the mature Baroque had reached their maximum exuberance.

This piece of furniture is an elegant and refined kneeler with a refined decoration and construction, of great formal balance, supported by bracket feet, with three drawers in walnut, walnut root and fillets, the interior in walnut and the top that can be opened.

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Mr. Riccardo Moneghini
Art Historian