READ ABOUT OUR GALLERY. VERY FINE LOUIS XVI STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD SETTEE. Paris, circa 1900 Item # 905KFP16L. Beautifully carved and gilded, this striking Belle époque settee is crafted in the typical manner of the Louis XVI taste during the fourth quarter of the 19th century. Tight infinite swirls and motifs of acanthus and foliage are tastefully developed in the moldings and surfaces throughout under a vibrant early gilding. The legs are particularly attractive with the spiral turned-fluting along the tapered leg, each of these situated below a generous relief-carved swirling rosette. There is a certain imaginative quality to the embellishments of the surface throughout, first in the truly exquisite scrolled and anthemion decorated crest focal point but further in the small details added throughout the frame. A hand-woven and needlepoint Aubusson covering, perhaps original or at least quite early, remains in fair condition on the back and seat. For anyone with a passion for the French taste, it is a stunning piece that shows the treatments of a well developed carver’s hand. 45 3/4″ H x 56 1/4″ W x 21 1/4″ D x 16″ H to seat. Condition Report: Early aubusson with staining and blemish throughout; early gilding with losses and chipping. Old crack in one leg, not destabilizing. Sturdy and strong in joints. Welcome to our shop! My name is Andrew Silla and my wife and I own and operate Silla, ltd in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. You can read more about our gallery by clicking here. Finding these pieces is a hunt, a journey and we pursue each piece in the collection for a reason. Thank you for taking the time to look through our pieces and we look forward to working with you! _gsrx_vers_841 GS 7.0.16 (841). The item “French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Antique Settee Loveseat Sofa, 19th C” is in sale since Monday, June 17, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Sofas & Chaises\1800-1899″. The seller is “sillafineantiques” and is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Color: Beige
- Type: Settee
- Style: Louis XVI
- Sub-Style: French
- Region of Origin: France
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Material: Wood
- Height: 43.75
- Width: 56.25
- Depth: 21.25
- Custom Detail: French Antique Carved Giltwood Settee Sofa Loveseat
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