Martin Schnell (c. 1685–1740)

13 products

13 products
English Regency Black Japanned Chinoiserie Secretaire Cabinet with intricate gold and red raised detailing, circa 1810.
English Regency Black Japanned Chinoiserie Secretaire Cabinet with gold and red raised detailing, circa 1810.
English Regency Black Japanned Chinoiserie Secretaire Cabinet
Collection EE40
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Chinoiserie Black Japanned Overmantel Mirror with gold hatched border and ornate oriental scenes, England circa 1870.
Chinoiserie Black Japanned Overmantel Mirror with gilt oriental scenes and decorative motifs, 19th-century English design.
Chinoiserie Black Japanned Overmantel Mirror
Collection CK40
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George I Japanned Bow Front Hanging Corner Cupboard with polychrome floral japanning, original paint, lock, and key.
George I Japanned Bow Front Hanging Corner Cupboard with floral tulip and rose decoration on aged paint.
George I Japanned Bow Front Hanging Corner Cupboard
Collection NE10
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Set of eight Regency japanned armchairs with gilt decoration and cane seats by Collection EE30, circa 1810 England.
Eight Regency Japanned Armchairs
Collection EE30
Japanned Tilt Top Occasional Table with gilt floral motif, turned baluster stem, and tripod base on casters.
Japanned Tilt Top Occasional Table with gilt floral bouquet on silver-gilt ground and ornate red border.
Japanned Tilt Top Occasional Table
Collection TH20
Pair of 19th Century French Japanned Tole Table Lamps
Collection TH30
Pair of black japanned side chairs with cane seats and carved legs, eighteenth-century British style by Collection EE30
Pair of black japanned side chairs by Collection EE30 with elegant eighteenth-century British design and patina.
Pair of Black Japanned Side Chairs
Collection EE30
Pair of 1770 Japanned Berlin Chinoiserie Wucai Batavia trumpet vases with floral designs by Nicholas Wells Antiques.
Pair of japanned Berlin Chinoiserie Wucai Trumpet Vases circa 1770 by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair Of Japanned Berlin Chinoiserie Wucai Batavia Trumpet Vases
Nicholas Wells Antiques
A Black Japanned and Gilt Viennese Umbrella Stand
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Japanned and gilt-decorated fireplace bellows with raised circular boss, elegant design from Collection TH30.
Japanned and gilt-decorated English fireplace bellows with raised circular boss, Collection TH30 elegant design
Japanned and Gilt-Decorated Fireplace Bellows | In the Manner of Giles Grendey
Collection TH30
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A Japanned Lacquer Cabinet On Stand
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Regency Black Japanned Tilt Top Round Chinoiserie Centre Table
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Small Regency Yellow Japanned Lacquer Table Top Cabinet
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Martin Schnell was a distinguished German artisan and decorative painter, renowned for his expertise in lacquerwork during the early 18th century. Based primarily in Dresden, Schnell served as the court lacquerer for Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony, and was instrumental in the development of European lacquer techniques inspired by Asian models.

Schnell's work is characterised by its intricate detailing, vibrant colours, and the seamless blending of Eastern and Western decorative traditions. He applied his skills to a wide range of objects, from furniture and small decorative items to architectural interiors, enhancing them with richly textured and gilded finishes.

A pioneer in the art of European lacquer, Schnell’s contributions significantly advanced the medium, bridging the gap between traditional Asian craftsmanship and the Rococo aesthetic flourishing in Europe. His work remains highly prized for its technical brilliance and artistic beauty.
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