Louis XV period, by the French ebenist Louis Delanois, mid 18th century, consisting of: 6 armchairs and a large bench, (width 205 cm), curved, profiled and partially carved beechwood frames in the form of flowers and leaves, natural matt finish, stamped Delanois, (Louis Delanois, master from 1761), upholstery with colony fabric cover renewed in high-quality craftsmanship, beautiful, well-kept and restored general condition.
Along with Cresson, Foliot, Heurteau and Tilliard, Louis Delanois was one of the most important cabinetmakers of the Louis XV era. He received commissions from the Prince of Conde and the Duc d’Orleans, among others. Madame du Barry, Louis XV’s favorite, had him make all the seating furniture for the Château de Fontainebleau. His clients also included the court of Louis XV and Louis XVI, the court of the Polish King Stanislas II (later Duke of Lorraine) and Catherine the Great of Russia. His seating furniture is characterized by harmonious proportions, clear, elegant lines and perfect carving. His works can be found in the collections of the Louvre, Arts Decoratifs, Fontainebleau, Metropolitan Museum, among others.
SoldThis beautiful french sideboard was modelled in the late 19th century on an 18th-century according to the model of Jean-Henri Riesener, The corpus curved on three sides, veneered with amaranth and marked with various precious woods florally and in the form of flowers in a vase. Polished, rich gilt bronze fittings, two doors, three drawers,
Netherlands, 18th century, oak and mahogany wood frame, with extendable feet, mahogany veneered in the frame area.
mahogany veneered, floral inlay and marquetry with various precious woods, folding magnifying plates,
72 x 131 x 58/175 cm, restored condition.
Francois LINKE (1855-1946), Paris late 19th/early 20th century, curved oak frame veneered with rosewood, lattice- and diamond-shaped marquetry and diamond-shaped marquetry, polished, one drawer, exquisite gilt bronze exquisite quality bronze fittings, on the bronze underside monograms FL as well as signed F Linke on the edge of the plate border, 73,5 x 74 x 47 cm, beautiful expertly restored condition.
SoldRare pair of salon commodes in the transitional style: France, end of the 19th century. Oak carcasses, veneered with rosewood and rosewood as well as with various partly coloured precious woods field-shaped and ornamentally marked.
