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A rare museum quality first half 18th century French provincial walnut dresser/buffet and rack.

A rare museum quality first half 18th century French provincial walnut dresser/buffet and rack.

The strong William and Mary, Queen Anne from 1690 to 1710 influence, including the double arched carved pedemint steel drop handles and bold bun-feet.
With floral, leaf carvings to the facing rounded corners, a lot more worn to the base.
Turned finials supporting the rails for the display shelving, plain moulded drawers, so the beautifully carved arched fielded paneled doors of birds with out swept wings holding flowers.
Then a beautiful ogee-shaped bottom rail, resting on bold bun feet.
18th century French oak low dresser/sideboard, of unusually narrow proportions.

18th century French oak low dresser/sideboard, of unusually narrow proportions.

The well patinated two plank moulded top having a deep plate groove to the rear, to hold large upright dinner and serving plates.
Above a stylish double mould, meeting with the sides to create a framed look. The three central drawers, flanked by two flowing mould carved paneled doors.
With a decorative applied ogee shaped long lower rail, joined to a continued slight shaped moulded foot.
19th Century French Burr Elm open shelf bookcase.

19th Century French Burr Elm open shelf bookcase.

The stylish slight shaped pediment, resting on a plain rectangular top rail, with matching side uprights, resting on a mirrored base, and the shortest decoratively shaped bracket feet.

The sectioned panelled sides are so attractive to gaze upon.

The shelved interior having a lower long drawer.
Both central side drawers blocking a matching central sliding panel, with a secret drawer appearing behind.

 

20th century French provincial farmyard oil on canvas.

20th century French provincial farmyard oil on canvas.

By J P Vezzeos
49 x 57cm
I’m strongly considering re colouring the frame, or at least the oak mount, possibly gold touch the plaster frame.
Years ago I wrote an article ‘To Frame or not to Frame’ for Period Style Magazine, you can see it under ‘Media’.
19th century French oak refectory/dining/sofa table.

19th century French oak refectory/dining/sofa table.

SOLD before in showroom!
The well patinated three plank cleated top, above a narrow skirt, resting on rectangular chamfered legs, with octagonal moulded feet, joined by a rectangular moulded ‘H’ stretcher.
Great overall colour and patination.
2.2m x 70cm
Cleaned,lightened, highlighted and re wax finished.
C.1880 France
This table will be enjoyed as a stylish long sofa table in a bright spacious living area overlooking the most beautiful green farmland and rolling hills, can’t wait to see in situ.