Monday, October 12th, 2009
XVIII Century English Sideboards Rococo Style
In mid-century and in the late 18th century, the French Rococo sideboards caught on in England, inspired largely by the engravings of H. F. Gravelot and by improved peace-time relations with France. In England the
cave-like rocaille, and the cult of the picturesque that accompanied it, became popular along with ornaments [...]
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
Antique Neo Classical and Adam Sideboards
English Neo Classical sideboard. The satinwood and yew tambour shutter opens to reveal a fitted desk interior. Beneath this is a long drawer with a frieze. The scrolling foliage pattern, brass ring pulls, and etched
wyverns are all typical Neoclassical motifs. The sideboards has square, inlaid, tapering legs and brass feet [...]
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