A tasteful antique print of The Wild Duck from the 18th century

Saverio Manetti, wild duck, circa 1770, from the work Ornitologia methodica digesta atque iconibus aeneis ad vivum illuminatis ornata… Natural history of birds treated methodically and adorned with figures engraved in copper and illuminated based on nature, published in Florence by the Monchiana printing house by Saverio Manetti and Violante Vanni between 1767–1776. The sheet measures mm. 450 x 350 with wide margins (mm. 450 x 350), this old hand-painted watercolor is in good condition and framed in a modern frame. At the top, we find the table number in Roman numerals DLXXI and a description of the wild duck species named Germano forastiero – anas boschas Major, while at the bottom, acknowledgments to the financier His Excellency Mr. Marchese Carlo Molinari Patrizio Milanese, etc.
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Original Empire style furniture dates from the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It originated during Napoleon's reign, where significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek decorations were imposed.

Classicist furniture refers to the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are all antique products in the Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is Baroque, whose name comes from the Portuguese barocco – which translates to an irregularly developed pearl. These were very representative pieces of furniture, meant to literally ooze glamour and play a significant role in luxury. Exceptional, selectively used materials were employed to further emphasize the lofty tone of these products.

Today, we can observe how much influence the Baroque style had on today's classic furniture, which is designed with great similarity to the past era. Another significant style is the Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also left a significant mark on the art of furniture making. The Renaissance style was quite heavy and massive. Brown stains, cornices, strong plinths, and bas-reliefs were used. It can certainly be said that these were quite specific products, but they offered many new possibilities, such as the construction of sideboards or generally broadly defined chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took on animal forms.

Lion's paws, eagle heads – these are common sights in the Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands recreate such furniture, taking examples from Italian or French creators. This is a manifestation of admiration and care for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It is important to remember that in each country, furniture making was perceived differently, so each style in a given country had its own distinct character. This is very important, especially when searching for the right luxury antique for your interior.

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