Oak Wedding Cabinet - Normandy - Late 18th Century
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- Epoca : 18° secolo - 1700
- Stile : Altri stili
- Altezza : 230cm
- Larghezza : 148cm
- Profondità : 48cm
- Materiale : Solid oak and brass
- Prezzo: 4800€
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Descrizione Dettagliata
Important antique Norman wedding cabinet in oak of very good quality.
It consists of a straight body with straight uprights topped by a horizontal cornice. This crown, very elaborate and richly decorated with a splendid medallion of sculptures in relief representing a basket of abundance, filled with roses and grapes surrounded by the two doves of Love.
The second part of the eighteenth fable from Book I of Jean de La Fontaine's first collection of La Fontaine's Fables, first published in 1668, "The Fox and the Stork", is depicted on each. The Stork prepares a delicious meat, but cut into small pieces and put in a long-necked vase, depriving the Fox of a meal in turn.
It opens onto three beautiful shelves and a drawer in perfect condition.
The lock and key are also original.
Period : Late 18th - Early 19th century
Dimensions : Height : 230cm x Width : 148cm x Depth : 48cm
It was in the 18th century that the Norman wardrobe took on its characteristic shape, combining Louis XV structure and repertoire with Louis XVI motifs.
It was during this same period of economic and social stability, which allowed a certain improvement in living conditions, that the Norman wardrobe entered the homes of the bourgeoisie and peasants.
Today, it still symbolises marriage and the creation of a new home.
It was brought as a dowry by the bride along with her trousseau.
The sculptures were varied. The father of the bride's profession or hobby could inspire them. What message did the father of our bride-to-be want to convey on this magnificent piece?
The Norman wardrobe has an emotional charge but it also symbolises family wealth.
It consists of a straight body with straight uprights topped by a horizontal cornice. This crown, very elaborate and richly decorated with a splendid medallion of sculptures in relief representing a basket of abundance, filled with roses and grapes surrounded by the two doves of Love.
The second part of the eighteenth fable from Book I of Jean de La Fontaine's first collection of La Fontaine's Fables, first published in 1668, "The Fox and the Stork", is depicted on each. The Stork prepares a delicious meat, but cut into small pieces and put in a long-necked vase, depriving the Fox of a meal in turn.
It opens onto three beautiful shelves and a drawer in perfect condition.
The lock and key are also original.
Period : Late 18th - Early 19th century
Dimensions : Height : 230cm x Width : 148cm x Depth : 48cm
It was in the 18th century that the Norman wardrobe took on its characteristic shape, combining Louis XV structure and repertoire with Louis XVI motifs.
It was during this same period of economic and social stability, which allowed a certain improvement in living conditions, that the Norman wardrobe entered the homes of the bourgeoisie and peasants.
Today, it still symbolises marriage and the creation of a new home.
It was brought as a dowry by the bride along with her trousseau.
The sculptures were varied. The father of the bride's profession or hobby could inspire them. What message did the father of our bride-to-be want to convey on this magnificent piece?
The Norman wardrobe has an emotional charge but it also symbolises family wealth.
