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- This stunning étagère exhibits the exuberant style of the Rococo Revival
- Classically-inspired elements such as a mask and acanthus leaves comprise the lush design
- Executed in brass, the étagère boasts lavish serpentine lines encasing multiple mirrors
- Étagères, meant to display small decorative objects, were popular Victorian furnishings
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$44,500
Item No.
31-2885
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Description
This Louis XV-style étagère is beautifully designed and executed in brilliant brass and rich green and brown onyx. A stunning example of the Rococo Revival style, it is a symphony of asymmetrical curves and organic forms, comprised of scrolls and acanthus and surmounted by a classical mask. The revival of Rococo, the exuberant style associated with Louis XV and his famed mistress, Madame de Pompadour, began around 1840 and lasted until the turn of the. . .
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This Louis XV-style étagère is beautifully designed and executed in brilliant brass and rich green and brown onyx. A stunning example of the Rococo Revival style, it is a symphony of asymmetrical curves and organic forms, comprised of scrolls and acanthus and surmounted by a classical mask. The revival of Rococo, the exuberant style associated with Louis XV and his famed mistress, Madame de Pompadour, began around 1840 and lasted until the turn of the century. It is believed by many that the organic sensuality of Rococo had a direct influence on Art Nouveau.
Étagères, meant to display one’s collection of small decorative objects, became popular furnishings in the 19th century. They were especially suited to the well-appointed Victorian household where a large collection of knick-knacks was considered highly fashionable.
Late 19th century
47 3/4" wide x 18" deep x 84 1/4" high
Étagères, meant to display one’s collection of small decorative objects, became popular furnishings in the 19th century. They were especially suited to the well-appointed Victorian household where a large collection of knick-knacks was considered highly fashionable.
Late 19th century
47 3/4" wide x 18" deep x 84 1/4" high
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Specifications
| Period: | 19th Century |
| Type: | Cabinets/Vitrines/Bookcases |
| Style: | Rococo |
| Depth: | 18.0 in. (45.72 cm) |
| Width: | 47.75 in. (121.29 cm) |
| Height: | 84.25 in. (214.0 cm) |
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