Régence Style
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End of the gallery known as the Salon d'Or in the Comte de Toulouse's Paris House. Interior designed by Robert de Cotte working with the architect Vassé.
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Commonde veneered in lozenge design, design dates from about 1715. Attributed to André Charles Boulle.
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Boulle commode made for Louis XIV's room at the Grand Trianon. Date: 1701. Maker and designer: André Charles Boulle. Note female heads called espagnolettes.
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Mahogany commode by Charles Cressent. Circa 1730.
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Side table of carved and gilt wood with a marble top. Note the strict symmetry and mosaique decoration.
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Carved walnut armchair (siege meublants), covered in contemporary floral needlework on black ground. Circa 1720.
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Versailles. The Salon de l'Oeil de Boeuf.
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Rouen faience dish 'style rayonnant' decoration. Circa. early 18th century.
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