A French 18th century Louis XVI period Ormolu, Tulipwood, Fruitwood, and Amaranth wood side/writing table, stamped Charles Topino, Circa 1760

List: $25,500.00

A high quality and finely detailed French 18th century Louis XVI period Ormolu, Tulipwood, Fruitwood, and Amaranth wood side/writing table, stamped Charles Topino, Circa 1760. This absolutely stunning table, from the famous and well respected collection of Mr. Rockefeller, is... — Read More

Item # 13970
H: 29 in L: 17.75 in D: 12.75 in
H: 74 cm L: 45 cm D: 32 cm
France
18th Century
Fruitwood, Ormolu, Tulipwood, Wood
Louis XVI Period Read More

(Louis XVI Period) - Also known as Louis Seize, Louis XVI's style is a style of architecture, furniture, decoration, and art created during Louis XVI’s 19-year reign in France, just before the French Revolution. Thought to be a reaction and juxtaposition to the prior more elaborate styles, Louis XVI style developed at the end of the Baroque Period and continued until the birth of French Neoclassicism. King Louis XVI showed little enthusiasm for the old world styles of the Baroque Period and he sought out a create a new “beau ideal” that focused on the purity and grandeur of Ancient Romans and Greeks. Inspired by Ancient Roman architecture and art, distinct features of the Louis XVI style are linear lines, small repeated motifs, floral medallions hanging from ribbons, acanthus leaves, urns, dolphins, ram, and lion heads, and griffins. Greco-Roman elements, often used in earlier and later French styles, were also quick common and included fluted and twisted columns, Caryathids, and corbels.

Charles Topino Read More

Charles Topino (circa 1735–1803) was a renowned furniture maker of the late 18th century, celebrated for his expertise in crafting light furniture, commodes, and secrétaires. Specializing in exquisite marquetry, Topino's pieces featured intricate still-life compositions inspired by Coromandel lacquer screens, as well as floral motifs set against pale wood backgrounds. His craftsmanship earned him widespread acclaim, with collectors eagerly seeking out his high-quality creations. Topino's legacy endures as a testament to his innovation and mastery in furniture design during the Transitional and full Louis XVI periods, leaving an indelible mark on the history of fine craftsmanship.

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