Louis XVI Provincial Carved Walnut Panetière
The Laura Maioglio Collection Third quarter 18th Century The rectangular case with shaped and molded cresting carved centrally with a basket of flowers and foliage, flanked by floral rosettes and scrolling leafy branches, surmounted by turned finials; the front fitted with a central hinged door enclosing an open compartment, flanked by two tiers of baluster-turned spindles; the sides similarly fitted with two tiers of turned spindles; the shaped lower apron carved with a central basket of flowers issuing scrolling foliage and floral ornament, raised on short turned feet. Height 37 1/2 inches (95 cm), width 35 1/2 inches (90 cm), depth 18 1/4 inches (46 cm). The panetière, or bread cupboard, is a characteristic form of French provincial furniture. Traditionally employed for the storage and ventilation of bread, these cupboards were often suspended from a wall or placed upon a buffet. The floral carving, pierced baluster galleries, shaped aprons and turned finials are characteristic decorative features. The ornament reflects late Louis XV and Louis XVI provincial traditions.The Laura Maioglio Collection Third quarter 18th Century The rectangular case with shaped and molded cresting carved centrally with a basket of flowers and foliage, flanked by floral rosettes and scrolling leafy branches, surmounted by turned finials; the front fitted with a central hinged door enclosing an open compartment, flanked by two tiers of baluster-turned spindles; the sides similarly fitted with two tiers of turned spindles; the shaped lower apron carved with a central basket of flowers issuing scrolling foliage and floral ornament, raised on short turned feet. Height 37 1/2 inches (95 cm), width 35 1/2 inches (90 cm), depth 18 1/4 inches (46 cm). The panetière, or bread cupboard, is a characteristic form of French provincial furniture. Traditionally employed for the storage and ventilation of bread, these cupboards were often suspended from a wall or placed upon a buffet. The floral carving, pierced baluster galleries, shaped aprons and turned finials are characteristic decorative features. The ornament reflects late Louis XV and Louis XVI provincial traditions.Provenance:
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The Laura Maioglio Collection Third quarter 18th Century The rectangular case with shaped and molded cresting carved centrally with a basket of flowers and foliage, flanked by floral rosettes and scrolling leafy branches, surmounted by turned finials; the front fitted with a central hinged door enclosing an open compartment, flanked by two tiers of baluster-turned spindles; the sides similarly fitted with two tiers of turned spindles; the shaped lower apron carved with a central basket of flowers issuing scrolling foliage and floral ornament, raised on short turned feet. Height 37 1/2 inches (95 cm), width 35 1/2 inches (90 cm), depth 18 1/4 inches (46 cm). The panetière, or bread cupboard, is a characteristic form of French provincial furniture. Traditionally employed for the storage and ventilation of bread, these cupboards were often suspended from a wall or placed upon a buffet. The floral carving, pierced baluster galleries, shaped aprons and turned finials are characteristic decorative features. The ornament reflects late Louis XV and Louis XVI provincial traditions.The Laura Maioglio Collection Third quarter 18th Century The rectangular case with shaped and molded cresting carved centrally with a basket of flowers and foliage, flanked by floral rosettes and scrolling leafy branches, surmounted by turned finials; the front fitted with a central hinged door enclosing an open compartment, flanked by two tiers of baluster-turned spindles; the sides similarly fitted with two tiers of turned spindles; the shaped lower apron carved with a central basket of flowers issuing scrolling foliage and floral ornament, raised on short turned feet. Height 37 1/2 inches (95 cm), width 35 1/2 inches (90 cm), depth 18 1/4 inches (46 cm). The panetière, or bread cupboard, is a characteristic form of French provincial furniture. Traditionally employed for the storage and ventilation of bread, these cupboards were often suspended from a wall or placed upon a buffet. The floral carving, pierced baluster galleries, shaped aprons and turned finials are characteristic decorative features. The ornament reflects late Louis XV and Louis XVI provincial traditions.Provenance:
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