Solid Walnut Belief Italy 18th Century

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Group of five fireplace mantles in various types of wood with leather and metal parts. Of particular note is the inlay with plant and animal motifs and the chinoiserie decoration on black lacquer. Some of the leather parts have a refined decoration with leaf volutes. Three bellows are 18th century, two 19th century.

An elegant porcelein centerpiece manufactured by Nanni Valentini in the late 1960s, with dark green decorations. Under the basement the manufacturer's trademark and a paper label are present. 'Arcore Ceramica' was founded in 1967 by Marco and Tina Terenzi, wife of the sculptor and ceramist Nanni Valentini. The object is coming from an important private collection in Milan.