Hervorragender französischer Salontisch
twice signed A. WEISWEILER (1746-1820), also with the Bourbon fleur-de-lys and ‘V’ for Versailles, c. 1780/90, hardwood frame on tapered gadrooned legs with arched stretchers, book-matched burlwood veneer top with gilt-bronze border, beaded decoration, height c. 69 cm, diameter c. 97 cm, restored condition. (DOC)
The Bourbon fleur-de-lys and the ‘V’ (Palace of Versailles) provide direct evidence that the present table was once at the French royal court. Adam WEISWEILER was renowned for producing furniture of outstanding quality in his workshop, particularly for the French royal court (for Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette). Furniture by this cabinetmaker was supplied to order to the Palace of Versailles, the Château de Saint-Cloud and the Tuileries.
Specialist: Alexander Doczy
twice signed A. WEISWEILER (1746-1820), also with the Bourbon fleur-de-lys and ‘V’ for Versailles, c. 1780/90, hardwood frame on tapered gadrooned legs with arched stretchers, book-matched burlwood veneer top with gilt-bronze border, beaded decoration, height c. 69 cm, diameter c. 97 cm, restored condition. (DOC)
The Bourbon fleur-de-lys and the ‘V’ (Palace of Versailles) provide direct evidence that the present table was once at the French royal court. Adam WEISWEILER was renowned for producing furniture of outstanding quality in his workshop, particularly for the French royal court (for Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette). Furniture by this cabinetmaker was supplied to order to the Palace of Versailles, the Château de Saint-Cloud and the Tuileries.
Specialist: Alexander Doczy
