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Louis XV Wall Decorations

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
French Provençal Estagnier, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A French Provençal estagnier in bleached walnut, 19th century. Good for use as a hanging, table top, or standing shelf. 29 ½ inches wide by 14 ½ inches deep by 47 ½ inches tall; ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Walnut

Amazing 19th Century French Antique Gilt Wooden Frame Wall Mirror with Bracket
Located in Lisse, NL
Louis Quinze style wall mirror with beautiful, hand carved details. If this beautifully handcrafted mirror is the right style to fit your interior and the size is correct for your n...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Mirror, Wood

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu plaques
By Foundry Valsuani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu plaques. This stunning pair of 19th century plaques is signed by French poet Charles-Joseph de Lign...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Ormolu

French 18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of Lady, after Jean-Marc Nattier
By Jean-Marc Nattier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 18th-19th century oil on canvas portrait of a posing lady with flowers, after Jean-Marc Nattier (1685-1766) within an ornate gilt wood carved frame, circa 1800. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood

An Early Louis XV Carved And Giltwood Wall Bracket
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louis XIV carved and giltwood wall bracket. The serpentine top with a gadrooned border, the pierced acanthus and c-scroll apron centred by a laughing satyr mask. Medium size will fi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wood

Fine and Rare Pastoral Aubusson Tapestry, France 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite rare 18th-century Aubusson tapestry beautifully captures the refined elegance and pastoral charm associated with the Louis XV period. Masterfully woven, it depicts a r...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

Pair of 19th C. French Louis XV Hand-Painted Panels with Vernet Harbor Scenes
By Claude-Joseph Vernet
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room or grand entryway with this elegant pair of antique painted panels. Crafted in France circa 1830, each panel—measuring seven feet in height—is mounted within a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XV Vernis Martin Style Giltwood Fireplace Screen
By Vernis Martin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine and rare French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved Vernis Martin Stylefl fireplace screen. The rectangular carved giltwood panel surmounted with four circular oil paintings...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Set of Four Engravings by J Audran
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of four 18th Century engravings by J Audran. These fabulously detailed copper plate engravings show Alexander The Great in various Battle scenes, one riding an elephant, spear in...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

French Louis XV Gilt Carved Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (18/19th Century) large gilt wall plaque with cupid heads and sunburst center.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Giltwood

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: every...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wood

19th C. French Louis XV Hand-Painted Majolica Charger with Fête Champêtre Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining room, breakfast nook, or kitchen wall with this vibrant antique French Majolica charger crafted in France circa 1860 and decorated in the Louis XV taste. Circular in f...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Faience

Italian 18th century Louis XV st. Oil on Canvas and Giltwood painting
By Giovanni Paolo (Pannini)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A decorative and statement making Italian 18th century Louis XV st. Oil on Canvas and Giltwood painting, in the manner of Giovanni Paolo Panini. This storytelling Capriccio style pai...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Giltwood

Antique 18c British School Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18c British School Portrait of a Gentleman.
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18th Century British Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Wall Vitrine with Glass Door
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique vitrine was crafted in northern France, circa 1920. The wall cabinet with scalloped apron is decorated with carved floral and foliage motifs on the facade. The curio cabinet features a carved single door with the original glass panels over a bonnet top dressed with a carved crown; the cabinet is further embellished with two glass side panels. The inside is fitted with two curved shelves for ultimate display. The narrow wall cabinet...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Glass, Walnut

Original Antique Print of A French Aristocratic Gentleman After Lebrun. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful image by Elisabeth Lebrun Photogravure Published by Connoisseur. C.1900 The measurement is the paper size Unframed
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Early 1900s English Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of French 19 Century Aubusson Floral Tapestry Entre Fenetres
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of French Aubusson tapestries woven in the mid-19th century. Originally intended to hang between windows in a formal French salon, but today could be hung on walls anywhere. W...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wool

18th C. French Hand Woven Aubusson Tapestry with Birds, Ruins, and Floral Border
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite antique tapestry was handwoven in Aubusson, France, circa 1760, and exemplifies the refined artistry and technical mastery for which this historic weaving center is ce...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Tapestry, Canvas

Large 18th Century French Rococo Étagère Wall Bracket in Sculpted Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Known as an étagère in France, this wall bracket was hand-carved in oak. Dating to the 1700s, this is a period Louis XV piece, as evidenced by the Roc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wood, Oak

Gold Giltwood French Louis XV Style Wood Acanthus Corbel Small Wall Shelf - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gold Giltwood French Louis XV Style Wood Acanthus Corbel Small Wall Shelf - Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11.5" H x 6" W x 5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wood

18th Century Italian Hand Carved Giltwood Display Wall Bracket Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Display a bust or a vase on this elegant antique wall corbel; crafted in Italy, circa 1760, the large gilt wood wall bracket features hand carved scroll and acanthus leaf motifs thro...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Giltwood

Large 18th Century Verdure Tapestry with Pastoral Scene and Wolf Attack
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This large 18th century verdure tapestry is a striking example of the artistry and storytelling found in European weaving. Woven in wool and silk, it depicts a pastoral landscape fil...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

Circa 1850 Hand Carved Giltwood Wall Bracket from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France, circa 1850, this elegant etagere features elements inspired by nature, known as the Rocaille style. The opulent giltwood wall shelf...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wood, Giltwood

Original Antique Print After Jean-Baptiste Greuze. 1912
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful image by Greuze Photogravure On good quality wove paper Published by Hutchinson & Co. , London. 1912 The measurement is the paper size Unframed
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1910s English Vintage Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print, Portrait of Ignatius Loyola, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of Ignatius Loyola Fine steel engraving by Holl Published C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paper

Three 18th Century Engravings of Versailles Garden by Antoine Aveline
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of three original copperplate engravings by the renowned Parisian 18th century Engraver Antione Aveline ( b 1718 - d 1762 ). The three engravings are numbered 62, 64 and 45 and were commissioned with the permission of the Louis XV the King of France at the time. All three engravings show views and perspectives of features in the gardens of Versailles...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After Jean-Baptiste Greuze. 1912
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful image by Greuze Photogravure On good quality wove paper Published by Hutchinson & Co. , London. 1912 The measurement is the paper size Unframed
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1910s English Vintage Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paper

18th Century French Trumeau Mirror with Greek Myth Painting
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XVI style trumeau mirror with a large oil painting depicting The Abduction of Deianira after Guido Reni. Gilded wood frame with bright gilt finish is in ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Mirror, Giltwood

A Set of Four Massive Aubusson Tapestry Entre-Fenêtres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Set of Four Massive Aubusson Tapestry Entre-fenêtres. Comprising a true pair and two further panels en suite. Each woven in wools. The design of each with top cartouche issui...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Tapestry

French Provençal Shelf or Plate Rack
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century Louis XV style French estagnier from Provence. This lovely wall mounted shelf was used to display pewter or ceramics. Made of solid walnut with beautiful hand c...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Walnut

Original Antique Print of The Garden After Antoine Watteau. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Watteau Fine Steel engraving. Published by Virtue C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paper

19th Century Dark-Grey French Antique Louis XV Style Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French 19th Century Louis XV style mirror, carved in Pinewood with Gesso finish and gilded, in good condition. The frame has the typical Rocaille décor. The antique mirror has its ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Mirror, Pine, Giltwood

Continental Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Oil on Canvas Portrait
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality Continental early 19th century Louis XV st. oil on canvas portrait. The painting depicts a beautiful young maiden dressed in a most elegant pink...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood

French 19th Century Framed Still-life Floral Painting with Dog and Rabbit Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French framed Louis XV style oil on panel still-life floral painting from the late 19th century, with dog and rabbit motifs. Born in the third quarter of the 19th century, this Fre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Carved White Marble Allegorical Garden Fountain with Putti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming French 19th century carved white marble allegorical garden fountain group of two playful putti seated on a rocky outcrop with an upturned amphora supporting a stylized fish, drilled for water, together with a Rosso Verona marble "D" shell-shaped scalloped basin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Marble

Pair of French Oil on Canvas "Diana Flora" After Jean-Marc Nattier
By Jean-Marc Nattier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French Oil on Canvas Marie Adelaide Of France As Diana And Henriette Of France As Flora, after the originals by Jean-marc Nattier (French 1685-1766). Marie-Adelaide (1732-1800), depicted as a seated Diana, was the third daughter of Louis XV, the original work by Nattier is currently on display at the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence. Henriette Of France, depicted as a seated Flora. Henriette was also considered the favorite daughter...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood

French Desvres Faience Lavabo
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Desvres faience Louis XV style lavabo with traditional colorful hand painted decoration. The lidded urn and large deep basin rest on a whitewashed chestnut wall mounted corner shelf...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Chestnut, Faience

18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry “The Pastoral Meal” After David Teniers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and large antique tapestry was handwoven in Aubusson, France, circa 1750. Titled “The Pastoral Meal”, the composition depicts a joyous countryside gathering in the manne...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Tapestry

Italian Florentine Style Giltwood Wall Bracket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ornate Italian Florentine giltwood hand carved wall bracket. With feather plume motif.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Wall Brackets Consoles from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry wall or living room with this elegant pair of antique brackets. Crafted in Southern France, circa 1860, each fruitwood wall ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Walnut

Sea Shore Picnic Scene
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a painting titled "Sea Shore" showing ladies, children and dogs at a picnic by the shore, ship in distance
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paint

Mignonne et Sylvie Dog Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a dog painting "Mignonne et Sylvie" showing two hounds in a classical landscape
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paint

Antique French Carved and Incurved Oak Bas Relief Plaque of St Luke, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent display of mastery level woodworking, this antique oval plaque of St Luke was not only carved in bas relief, but it has an incurved shape. The concave plaque has severa...
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1720s French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Metal, Steel

Three 18th Century Engravings of Fountains at Versailles Gardens by A. Aveline
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Three small 18th century engravings of fountains at the gardens of Versailles by renowned Parisian engraver Antoine Aveline. All three are pr...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paper

Forest Landscape, Oil On Framed Canvas, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large oil on canvas representing a lively forest: 2 horsemen embark with dogs on a path crossing a forest where men are collecting wood or drinking and eating, installed on a white s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paint

Ship in Harbor Seascape Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a seascape painting of a ship in harbor at sunrise
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paint

Landscape of People with Sheep
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a vertical landscape painting showing sheep with three people in foreground, house on hill
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paint

A Fine French 19th Century Oil on Board "A Standing Beauty with Spring Roses"
By Charles Baptiste Schreiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century oil on board titled "A Standing Beauty with Spring Roses" by Charles Baptiste Schreiber (French, 1845-1903)...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wood

Landscape showing a Couple Dancing
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a vertical landscape painting showing a couple dancing al fresco
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Paint

18th Century Lille Tapestry In Wool And Silk After Teniers From The G. Wernier W
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb and rare wool and silk tapestry from the beginning of the 18th century after a painting by Teniers Very beautiful tapestry representing a village scene with dancers, pipe smo...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wool

Pair of French Louis XV Style 19th Century Ladies Portraits
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style gilt framed oval oil paintings portraits of 18th Century ladies (18/19th century).  
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Giltwood

3-Piece French Louis XV Bronze Dore Mirror and Brush Set
Located in Queens, NY
3-Piece French Louis XV style (19th cent) bronze dore vanity set composed of 2 brushes and 1 hand mirror with handles (priced as set).  
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Late 19th century Attributed to Theodore Levigne Oil on Canva, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful large canvas attributed to Théodore Levigne (1848-1912), gallant scene in Louis XV style. Large oil on canvas. Romantic scene. Very beautiful gesture by the painter. U...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wall Bracket Console with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
Display a vase, sculpture, or clock on this elegant antique wall-mounted bracket. Crafted in France circa 1920, the hand-carved console table features a bombe-shaped front with a sma...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Oak

18th Century Wall Console in Wood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant carved wall console in wood with acanthus leaf decoration from the 18th century Very beautiful patina and in very good condition Note: the upper part has been redone with a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Giltwood

Pair of French Louis XVI Ram Head Shelves
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19/20th Cent) carved walnut and gilt trimmed ram head wall shelves.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

18th-Century Russian Icon Depicting the Virgin of Tenderness (Eleousa)
Located in NICE, FR
This icon, painted in tempera on wood and highlighted with a gold background, belongs to the great iconographic type of the Virgin of Tenderness (Eleousa). Dating from 18th-century R...
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Mid-18th Century Russian Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Wall Shelves
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th century carved wall shelves, each with one-drawer and lovely hand painted floral detail.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Wood

18th Century French Allegorical Paintings “The Four Arts” After Carle Van Loo
By Charles-André van Loo
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring the charm and refinement of French high society into your home with this exquisite suite of four allegorical paintings, crafted in France circa 1760. Each oil on canvas composition depicts charming child-like figures representing the four fine arts "Painting, Music, Sculpture, and Architecture" in the Rococo manner of Charles-André Van Loo. The set is presented in matching carved giltwood frames with beaded and ribbon motifs, beautifully complementing the vivid palette and refined brushwork of the compositions. The quality and execution distinguish these works from studio copies inspired by the celebrated series commissioned by Madame de Pompadour and executed by Carle Van Loo...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood

French Engraving, "Le Premier Pas a la Fortune" in Gilded Frame
Located in Pembroke, MA
French engraving in a 19th century entitled "Le Premier Pas A La Fortune" on hand-laid paper with a decorative giltwood frame. A charming double-entendre scene of seduction. Du Bois ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations

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Giltwood, Paper

Louis Xv wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,800 and tops out at $47,500 while the average work can sell for $12,850.

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