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A Very Good Louis XV Period Panelled Buffet Bas in Oak, France Circa 1740

$4,900
$7,00030% Off
£3,733.89
£5,334.1330% Off
€4,306.21
€6,151.7230% Off
CA$6,959.47
CA$9,942.0930% Off
A$7,477.56
A$10,682.2330% Off
CHF 4,011.69
CHF 5,730.9930% Off
MX$88,094.25
MX$125,848.9330% Off

About the Item

A very handsome diminutive 18th century Louis XV oak buffet bas, demonstrating superior form exacting proportions. The panelled case showing traditional peg-joined mortise tenon construction, the framed sides inset with floating panels, the front featuring twin hand-carved fluted pilasters flanking a pair of panelled doors with dramatic hand-carved rectilinear raised moldings. Both doors are hung on barrel hinges opening to a shelved interior, the right-hand door showing a foliate ormolu escutcheon fronting a functioning lock mechanism key. Raised overall on cabriole front supports shaped rear supports. Dimensions, 31" high x 38" wide x 22.5" deep. The modest scale of this very charming 18th century French buffet allows it to function comfortably in any number of smaller spaces, such as a foyer or on a stairwell landing.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1740
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Additions or alterations made to the original: The exterior surface has been refinished polished, the underside back showing areas of later conservation, the lock mechanism escutcheon are of a later date. Wear consistent with age and use. Exhibiting excellent colour fine proportions, and in extremely good overall condition noting early later conservation consistent with 280 plus years of use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728335045692

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