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Venetian Serpentine Painted Buffet
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Venetian Serpentine Painted Buffet

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Pretty 19th C Venetian serpentine 2 door painted pine buffet. 1880.

Reference: 7502

Dimensions

42.5 inches (108 cms) Wide

21.5 inches (55 cms) Deep

34.5 inches (88 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Venetian Painted Serpentine Buffet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA915140
Dealers Internal Reference
7502
Description
Pretty 19th C Venetian serpentine 2 door painted pine buffet. 1880.

Reference: 7502

Dimensions

42.5 inches (108 cms) Wide

21.5 inches (55 cms) Deep

34.5 inches (88 cms) High

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Venetian Painted Serpentine Buffet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA915140
Dealers Internal Ref
7502
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A Venetian serpentine painted wooden buffet cabinet featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, a polychrome green and cream finish, and metal corner mounts.
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Archive I A Venetian serpentine painted wooden buffet cabinet featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, a polychrome green and cream finish, and metal corner mounts.

Venetian Serpentine Painted Buffet

Archive II A Venetian serpentine painted wooden buffet cabinet featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, a polychrome green and cream finish, and metal corner mounts. View II
Archive III A Venetian serpentine painted wooden buffet cabinet featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, a polychrome green and cream finish, and metal corner mounts. View III
Archive IV A Venetian serpentine painted wooden buffet cabinet featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, a polychrome green and cream finish, and metal corner mounts. View IV
Archive V A Venetian serpentine painted wooden buffet cabinet featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, a polychrome green and cream finish, and metal corner mounts. View V
Archive VI A Venetian serpentine painted wooden buffet cabinet featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, a polychrome green and cream finish, and metal corner mounts. View VI
Archive VII A Venetian serpentine painted wooden buffet cabinet featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, a polychrome green and cream finish, and metal corner mounts. View VII
Archive VIII A Venetian serpentine painted wooden buffet cabinet featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, a polychrome green and cream finish, and metal corner mounts. View VIII
Archive IX A Venetian serpentine painted wooden buffet cabinet featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, a polychrome green and cream finish, and metal corner mounts. View IX
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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 698
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A Venetian serpentine painted wooden buffet cabinet featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, a polychrome green and cream finish, and metal corner mounts.
Venetian Serpentine Painted Buffet
Ref: SA915140
A Venetian serpentine painted wooden buffet cabinet featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, a polychrome green and cream finish, and metal corner mounts.
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  • ObjectSideboards & Buffets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVenetian Rococo
  • MaterialPainted Timber, Metal
  • ColourCream and Green
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Floral cartouches, Cabriole legs, Scrollwork mounts
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This 19th-century Venetian Rococo style serpentine buffet comes from 1880 and sits on cabriole legs. The piece uses painted timber and metal materials with a cream and green polychrome finish, featuring hand-painted floral cartouches, intricate scrollwork mounts, and decorative metal corner details on two doors. Visible signs of age include distressing and craquelure across the painted surface, which shows wear on the edges and corners. The hardware includes decorative metal handles positioned centrally where the doors meet. The timber construction includes moulded top edges and a shaped apron along the bottom front edge. Measuring 88 cm high, 108 cm wide, and 55 cm deep, the buffet provides compact storage suitable for a living room, hallway, or dining room. It serves as a practical surface for displaying decorative items while keeping smaller household items stored away behind the cupboard doors. The continental aesthetic integrates well into traditional interiors or spaces seeking a touch of classic European charm.

FAQs

Venetian painted furniture originated in 18th-century Italy, heavily influenced by Venetian Lacquerwork and the Rococo movement. These pieces are recognised by their light pastel colour palettes, hand-painted floral cartouches, and elegant serpentine or bombe silhouettes.

These cabinets were typically constructed from softwoods such as pine or poplar, coated in a layer of gesso, and decorated with tempera or oil paints. Cast brass, bronze, or iron spandrels and escutcheons were added for functional reinforcement and ornament.

Authentic period examples demonstrate genuine craquelure across the painted surface, softening of brushwork edges, and natural wear patterns near handles and feet. Inspection of the back boards and drawer linings should reveal hand-sawn secondary timbers and traditional joinery.

A painted Venetian cabinet works well as a statement piece in a hallway or dining room, providing visually rich texture. Contrast its organic serpentine lines and floral detail against simple architectural backdrops and modern contemporary art.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water or chemical cleaning products that could strip the original paint layer. Maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent the underlying timber from shifting and flaking the delicate gesso surface.
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