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A Rare and Exciting Italian Fantasy Buffet by Renowned Wood Sculpture Valentino Panciera Bessarel
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A Rare and Exciting Italian Fantasy Buffet by Renowned Wood Sculpture Valentino Panciera Bessarel

19th century
For Sale by Pendle Antiques
Description

Outstanding top quality carving, a rare large example of a master craftsman at work. Every piece is hand carved from Italian walnut.

Of great warm colour, well patinated and totally original.

An absolute tour de force.

Some historic woodworm throughout which has been treated.

Circa 1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
243cm (95.67")
Width
187cm (73.62")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Pendle Antiques has dated this Carved Italian Walnut Buffet to the 1870s.

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SA800598
Description
Outstanding top quality carving, a rare large example of a master craftsman at work. Every piece is hand carved from Italian walnut.

Of great warm colour, well patinated and totally original.

An absolute tour de force.

Some historic woodworm throughout which has been treated.

Circa 1870

Height
243cm (95.67")
Width
187cm (73.62")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Pendle Antiques has dated this Carved Italian Walnut Buffet to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA800598
Pendle Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011
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A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures.
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Archive I A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures.

A Rare and Exciting Italian Fantasy Buffet by Renowned Wood Sculpture Valentino Panciera Bessarel

Archive II A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View II
Archive III A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View III
Archive IV A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View IV
Archive V A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View V
Archive VI A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View VI
Archive VII A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View VII
Archive VIII A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View VIII
Archive IX A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View IX
Archive X A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View X
Archive XI A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View XI
Archive XII A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View XII
Archive XIII A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View XIII
Archive XIV A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures. View XIV
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A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures.
A rare and exciting Italian fantasy buffet by renowned wood sculpture Valentino Panciera Bessarel
Ref: SA800598
A two-tier carved wooden buffet featuring detailed relief panels of mythological scenes, carved putti, and supporting caryatid figures.
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  • ObjectSideboards & Buffets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleItalian Renaissance Revival
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCaryatid figures, Putti sculptures, Relief carved panels
  • SizeH 243 cm (96 in) x W 187 cm (74 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This Italian Renaissance Revival buffet from 1870 is a large two-tier wooden sideboard of Italian walnut with a warm brown colour and original patinated finish. The entire structure is hand-carved with elaborate relief panels depicting mythological scenes, alongside sculpted putti figures on the upper crest and tiers, and full-length caryatid figures supporting the lower cabinet sections above carved paw feet. Additional decorative details include ornate dentil mouldings, carved friezes, and figural corbels beneath the cornices. The dimensions measure 243 cm high, 187 cm wide, and 65 cm deep. Such a substantial statement piece suits a grand dining room, hallway, or principal reception area, providing both surface display space and enclosed storage for tableware, linens, or books.

FAQs

Italian Renaissance Revival furniture, prominent in the late 19th century, is defined by dramatic architectural forms, intricate relief carvings, classical motifs, and mythological or allegorical figural representations.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut or chestnut, employing hand-dovetailed drawer joints, mortise-and-tenon framing, and deeply hand-carved solid timber panels.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-carving tools on panel reverse sides, historical wood shrinkage around joints, original iron or bronze fitting attachments, and natural patination across carved recesses.

A heavily carved buffet serves as a dramatic statement piece in a dining room, hallway, or grand reception space when paired with neutral wall tones and minimal contemporary lighting to balance its visual complexity.

Dust should be removed regularly using a soft bristle brush to reach intricate recesses, followed by occasional applications of high-grade beeswax polish rubbed lightly into the timber to preserve its moisture and patina.
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