Italian blue wooden box with cupid and flower decoration - 18th century

Glossy wooden box from the late 18th century with paper and floral motifs. Made in shades of blue and decorated on all sides, this romantic Italian antique box features floral and botanical patterns in pink and gold. A unique feature is the artificial paper sheet placed on the lid, on which Cupid with a bow and arrow is drawn with a marker on one side, while the other depicts a seaside landscape with a boat and architecture. The artist's illegible signature reads P. Cav Follius Calamo Fecit. The interior is painted red. The box is in good condition. Italy, late 18th century. A rare, unique graphic with Italian flair, perfect for collectors.

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