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Cabriole |
Sinuous, double-curved form used in legs (and feet). The upper portion curving outward and the lower portion curving inward in a gentle S shape. The cabriole leg is especially characteristic of the Louis XV style.
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Very fine, Italian Rococo period console table (Item No. 933)
In solid, elaborately carved giltwood with Serravezza marble top, pierced skirt centered by a rocaille foliate ornament, complex volute floral and foliate-carved cabriole legs, and arched foliate stretcher. Mid-18th century.
Provenance: Formerly part of the furnishings at The Audubon House, Key West, FL; previously on exhibition at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL.
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Set of twelve fine, Irish, George III style dining chairs (Item No. 932)
Two armchairs, ten side chairs. In solid, mahogany, elaborately carved interlaced backs with leaves and rosettes, molded shaped seat frames with slip seats, acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating in paw feet. 19th century.
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Fine, French, Rocaille style table de milieu (center table) (Item No. 896)
In solid walnut, carved on all four sides, with pierced apron on front and back, cabriole legs terminating in pied de sabots, and original rouge des Flandres marble top. Early 19th century.
33½" high by 48½" wide by 24¾" deep
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Fine, Louis XV, mahogany armoire (Item No. 904)
The stepped arched cornice over a floral vine carved frieze and two arched paneled doors above a pierced C-scroll and leaf carved apron raised on leaf carved cabriole legs. From Bordeaux, France. 18th century.
98" high by 63" wide by 28" deep
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Pair of fine, Louis XV style marquise bergeres (Item No. 885)
In solid, carved beechwood with serpentine, floral carved crests, scrolled arms, ample seats with serpentine floral-carved rail, and cabriole legs. One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
42" wide by 40" tall by 25" deep
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Fine, Venetian, Rococo style polychrome decorated desk (Item No. 894)
The cartouche shaped top with tooled peach leather inset over a long center drawer, raised on cabriole legs, overall painted with simians at play all on a parchment ground. 19th century.
32" by 64½" wide by 30" deep
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Fine, French, Louis XV period, giltwood chaise longue (Item No. 851)
The padded backrest with serpentine top rail continuing to padded wings, the shaped rails raised on cabriole legs; the whole carved with foliate scrolls, shell motifs and seed pods. Mid-18th century.
37½" high by 33½" wide by 76" long
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Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item No. 843)
With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725.
30¼" high by 31½" wide by 17" deep
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Italian, Louis XV period, inlaid secretary (Item No. 781)
In walnut and fruitwood with slant-front stand in two parts, the upper part with arched molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors; the slant front enclosing a fitted interior above a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs; inlaid to form foliate scrolls and flowerheads. From Piedmont. Mid-18th century.
87" tall by 52½" wide by 26" deep
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Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item No. 757)
In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.
closed: 25¼ wide by 22" deep by 28" high - when opened, poker surface is 25¼" by 44"
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Louis XV style, Italian bureau plat (Item No. 414)
With painted verde gris finish and embossed leather writing surface, exaggerated cabriole legs ending in pied de sabots. Late 18th or early 19th century.
65" wide by 29" deep by 30" high
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Canapé |
A sofa.
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Regence period canapé (Item No. 485)
In solid, carved walnut with original needlepoint tapestry and legs terminating in pied de sabots. Early 18th century.
73" wide by 27" deep by 42" high
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Candelabrum |
A branched candlestick usually cast in bronze, white metal or silver.
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Cassone |
An Italian bridal dowry chest often decorated with carved, gilt, inlaid, or painted decoration
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Italian, Renaissance period, giltwood and pastiglia cassone (Item No. 836)
The arched top decorated and star-shaped motif centered by a coat-of-arms, above a rectangular body decorated in pastiglia with figures in procession, the sides with similar star-shaped motif on bracket legs. Circa 1430, with restorations.
29½" high by 71½" wide by 23¼" deep
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Chaise longue |
An upholstered couch in the shape of a chair which is long enough to support the legs.
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Fine, French, Louis XV period, giltwood chaise longue (Item No. 851)
The padded backrest with serpentine top rail continuing to padded wings, the shaped rails raised on cabriole legs; the whole carved with foliate scrolls, shell motifs and seed pods. Mid-18th century.
37½" high by 33½" wide by 76" long
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Chinoiserie |
European furniture employing Chinese style decorations and ornamentation which was popular in the late 17th and 18th centuries. Elaborately painted laquer is a common feature of chinoiserie furniture.
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Very fine and rare Regence period chinoiserie commode (Item No. 901)
With reverse arbalette façade, slightly galbe sides, original bronze d'ore pulls and escutcheon plates, and original interior locks. Original black laquer and parcel gilt surface is largely intact. Circa 1710.
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Classical |
Having to do with Greek or Roman and their derivatives.
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Late 16th century, Florentine 'credenza' (Item No. 230)
In carved walnut, having the characteristic classical elements including ionic capitals and acanthus leaf gadrooning.
51½" wide by 42" high by 16" deep
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Italian, Neoclassical, parcel gilt and painted settee (Item No. 905)
The rectangular slightly scrolled upholstered back with leaf carved rounded arms on tapering columnar supports over a leaf and arrow carved seat raised on square tapering fluted legs. Late 18th century
36" high (at back) by 77" wide by 23" deep
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Fine, Classical period, Roman mosaic panel (Item No. 900)
Formerly part of a floor. Centered by a rondel with four ovoid leaves within concentric oblong diamond bands, concentric corner rondels and banded border, iron banded edge.
Circa second or third century, AD.
32½" wide by 56½" long
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Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, painted corner cabinets (Item No. 564)
With bow front tops above panel inset doors, raised on bracket feet, the whole painted with scrolls and flowering leafage on a pale green ground. Late 18th or early 19th century. (One of identical pair shown)
41" high by 31" wide by 21" deep
41" high by 31" wide by 21" deep
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Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table (Item No. 598)
In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).
29" high by 53" round when drop leaves are up, extending up to 23' (276").
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French, Neoclassical, period armoire de chasse (Item No. 596)
A very unusual form, most likely from a hunting lodge in Southwestern France. In solid, carved cherry with additional storage cabinets on either side (see photo number three), which were used to store hunting gear. Late 18th century.
93" high by 72" wide by 23" deep
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Coiffeuse |
A small table topped with a mirror intended as a make-up and hairdressing table.
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Coiffeuse |
A dressing table. (c.f., poudreuse)
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Commode |
A low chest of drawers, usually with short legs, intended to be set against a wall.
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Very fine and rare Regence period chinoiserie commode (Item No. 901)
With reverse arbalette façade, slightly galbe sides, original bronze d'ore pulls and escutcheon plates, and original interior locks. Original black laquer and parcel gilt surface is largely intact. Circa 1710.
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Fine, French, Empire commode (Item No. 282)
In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century.
52" wide by 36" high by 24" deep
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French, Regence period commode (Item No. 279)
In carved walnut with marble top and all original hardware from L'Ile de France. Early 18th century.
45" wide by 24½" deep by 35" high
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Console |
A table that stands against the wall and is usually supported by two, bracket-shaped legs.
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Very fine, Italian Rococo period console table (Item No. 933)
In solid, elaborately carved giltwood with Serravezza marble top, pierced skirt centered by a rocaille foliate ornament, complex volute floral and foliate-carved cabriole legs, and arched foliate stretcher. Mid-18th century.
Provenance: Formerly part of the furnishings at The Audubon House, Key West, FL; previously on exhibition at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL.
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Very fine, French, Louis XVI period, brass mounted console desserte (Item No. 927)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Of demi-lune form with three functioning drawers and original hardware. Circa 1780. Stamped "E. AVRIL JME".
(Etienne Avril, Master 1774, was a principle supplier of furniture to Marie Antoinette at the Château de Saint-Cloud.)
58" wide by 35" high by 18" deep
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Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item No. 843)
With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725.
30¼" high by 31½" wide by 17" deep
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Italian, Rococco period, walnut console (Item No. 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
60" wide by 35" high by 26½" deep
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Coquille |
Seashell or scallop shaped.
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Corbeille a fleurs |
Literally "flower basket." Characteristic of Louis XV style decoration.
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Fine, Arlesian, Louis XV period vitrine (Item No. 925)
In solid, carved walnut with chapeau de gendarme cornice adorned with corbeille a fleurs. With four conforming shelves and escargot feet. 18th century.
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Corinthian columns |
The most decorative of the classical Greek columns, Corinthian columns feature indented sides topped with flowering, leaf-like structures.
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Credenzia |
A side table or buffet with a flat surface for serving and cabinet space for storage. Italian credenzias often had drawers surmounting the lower cabinet doors.
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