Wall lamp console - Francesco Bolgiè, Turin 1790 ca.

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Wall lamp console

Francesco Bolgiè, Turin 1790 ca.

Code: ANTACO0117719

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Features

Francesco Bolgiè, Turin 1790 ca.

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin:  Torino, Piemonte, Italy

Description

Wall table supported by two legs moved in an "S" shape, connected to the band under the top by carved brackets; gray marble top molded on the edge. The band is carved with a pod and finished with a ribbon frame. The uprights end with two curled feet and are carved on the four faces with overlapping circles and vegetal motifs; above the feet, a shelf connects the two uprights; carved from a fret with rosettes, it is surmounted by a classic vase with flowers and is finished in the lower part by a leafy tuft. The entire surface is gouache gilded.

Product Condition:
Product in good condition, has small signs of wear. We try to present the real state as fully as possible with photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is stated in the description applies.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 98
Width: 140
Depth: 57,5

Additional Information

Notes historical bibliographic

The piece of furniture presented here refers to the Turin production and in particular to the work of Francesco Bolgiè, as there are stringent points of contact with his work. Born in 1752 in Turin to a family of carvers, after training in Paris, in 1775 he was a member of the Compagnia di San Luca and appointed Royal Sculptor by Vittorio Amedeo, the first of all the carvers to obtain this title. After Bonzanigo, Bolgè is the most used artist at the Savoy court and, although his fame is obscured by the greatness of the first, he is a carver of great ability, so the authorship of the two productions has often been confused. From the inventories it can be seen that if Bonzanigo was much more used for the production of chairs, screens and frames which required more minute carving, it was mainly Bolgè that was entrusted with the production of furniture and consoles. Coming to the console analyzed here, the first stringent comparison is to be made with the four corner cabinets created for Madama Felicita's apartment in Palazzo Reale. The S-shaped legs have the same curl as the foot placed here under the top and the front carving of the uprights is identical. The closeness between the carved vase on the console and those placed on the top and between the legs of the corner cabinets cannot be overlooked, even if ours, being placed in a prominent position, is richer and more elaborate. We find the same curl motif as a shelf used on some commodes including that of the bedroom of the Duchess of Aosta, also in Palazzo Reale. The carved head placed under the connecting shelf is found in various chests including the two of the Stupinigi hunting lodge, located in the King's antechamber; the same ornamental element is present in the extraordinary blue and white lacquer cabinet also preserved in the Palazzina di Stupinigi. Some of these motifs are clearly also used by other Turin carvers, including Bonzanigo, but the closeness of composition and design with the two pairs of corner cupboards leaves little room for doubt regarding the authorship of this piece of furniture.

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

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Wall lamp console

Francesco Bolgiè, Turin 1790 ca.

Code: ANTACO0117719

Price upon request
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