An Italian 18th century Regence st. Louis XV period giltwood and Calacatta marble console

List: $27,800.00

A stunning Italian 18th century Regence st. Louis XV period giltwood and Calacatta marble console. The freestanding console is raised by striking cabriole legs with elegant scrolled foliate feet, large acanthus leaves and beautiful richly carved seashell reserves above. Each... — Read More

Item # 11156
H: 33.75 in L: 46.75 in D: 25 in
H: 86 cm L: 119 cm D: 64 cm
Italy
18th Century
Giltwood, Marble/Stone
Louis XV Period Read More, Régence st. Read More

(Louis XV Period) - Also known as Louis Quinze or Rocaille, this style followed the traditions of French décor, until it took on a life and look of its own with decorations and motifs becoming more exuberant. The style was heavily influenced by the mistress of Louis XV, Madame de Pompadour, and marked the beginning of the Rococo movement. In his old age, from 1750 – 1774, Louis XV showed more signs of constraint in his design style and this period showed more signs of French Neoclassicism.

(Régence st.) - Regence, also known as Regency, was the period in French history when Louis XV was still a minor and unable to take full control of the country. This restrained style occurred during the first 30 years of the 1700s and was directed by Philippe II, regent of France. During this period, France evolved from the large and self-important court of Louis XIV and began moving away from such formality. The petit salon was now the ideal location for entertaining, so furniture needed to be elegant, highly crafted, but easily movable. Even the Chateau de Versailles which represented the almighty French court, now saw larger rooms being divided into more intimate spaces.

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