ajourée

Pierced, used to describe the surface of an ornament or element. Literally "to let the light pass through." (masculine: ajouré)

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Item No. 971

Rare, Provençal, Regence period buffet presentoir a faience

In solid, carved walnut with four doors. Rococo design. Chapeau de gendarme cornice and traverse ajourée. From Nimes, France circa 1715-1727.

109" high by 63" wide by 17" deep

Item No. 969

Very fine, French, Provençal, Louis XV period commode

In solid, carved walnut with galbé façade and sides, pierced apron on the front and both sides ("traverse ajourée"). From Nimes, France. Second half of the 18th century.

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