Writing desk, c. 1760, 53 9/16 x 60 5/8 x 28 3/8 in. ( x x cm), Wood, paint, gilt, gilt bronze, Italy, 18th century, This exuberantly carved, painted, and gilded writing desk illustrates the vitality and luxury of 18th-century Venetian furnishings. Although Venice was declining as a naval power and commercial port, its wealthy residents continued to spend lavishly on their homes. Like other furniture that enhanced these dwellings, this desk has a bold design, intricate carving, and brilliantly lacquered flower paintings. The functional aspects are mostly hidden

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