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Large Period Louis XVI French Painted Overdoor or Headboard, circa 1790
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Originally an overdoor from a boiserie room at a French chateau, this large architectural was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period, circa 1790. The overdoor is roughly rectangular, with the exception of the stepped bottom molding, which would have been necessary to fit over the door frame.
In the center of the overdoor is a classical urn adorned with imbricated disks and gadrooning and topped with a pinecone finial. The vessel is surrounded by an ovate border embellished with bead and reel, an oval floret, scrolls, and foliage. Two bundled leaf swags emanate from the top of the medallion, flowing in opposite directions, with crinkled ribbon loosely twirled around the greenery. An additional crinkled ribbon is wrapped around the garland just before the swag feeds through a hoop and turns downwards.
Prominent molding with several thick layers surrounds the low-relief carvings, providing a nice border to the architectural panel. The wood has been painted a grayish-green color, sometimes referred to as “French gray”, which is a very neutral color that can be paired with many interior color palettes. Our Louis XVI painted overdoor would also make a fantastic and unique headboard for a larger bed, such as a king or California king.
- Dimensions:Height: 46.25 in (117.48 cm)Width: 102.5 in (260.35 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1790-1799
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1790
- Condition:Repaired: Some visible old fills. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good antique condition. Minor nicks and age separations. Slight bend near top, commensurate with wood of this age. Some old fills with traces of previous installation, including paint, rubs, and very small losses. Please see photos for details.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 1122-71stDibs: LU906334208442
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