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A French mid 19th century Transitional st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, ormolu and Brèche Violette marble secretary desk

List: $11,300.00

A lovely French mid 19th century Transitional st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, ormolu, and Brèche Violette marble secretary desk. The desk is raised by fine cabriole legs with elegant pieced foliate ormolu sabots below the scalloped apron. The base displays two doors... — Read More

  • Item # 0442
  • H: 47.5 in L: 29.75 in D: 14.25 in

    H: 121 cm L: 76 cm D: 36 cm

  • France
  • 19th Century
  • Kingwood, Marble/Stone, Ormolu, Tulipwood
  • Transitional st. Read More
  • (Transitional st.) - While France was still under the control of Louis XIV and considered one of the three phases of The Sun King’s influence on French style, the Transitional style was much lighter in form than its predecessors. Pieces created during this period displayed greater eccentricity and showed freedom or lines. Wrought iron elements, arabesque carvings, and grotesque scenes were used to invoke emotion and sometimes confusion. This period and style continued into the reign of King Louis XV.
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A French mid 19th century Transitional st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, ormolu and Brèche Violette marble secretary desk