Henri-Auguste Fourdinois - Exceptional Canopy Bed Know as François 1st Bed

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About the Item

Four-poster bed said to belong to François I Carved walnut 19th century Around 1880 Signed « Henri August FOURDINOIS » Spectacular four-poster bed said to be of Francis I in walnut carved with the allegory of war and love. It is made up of four distaffs connected by four crosspieces continuing with baluster feet. The head distaffs are decorated with two warriors sculpted in the round identified as Mars and Bellona . The foot distaffs present a superposition of baluster motifs, barrels and rings enriched with plant ornaments. They also support the bed canopy composed of alternating modillions and mascarons connected by garlands and forming a cornice. Finally, the bedside bears a richly carved decoration in relief of various floral and plant motifs in garlands and scrolls, a lion's head, dolphins, masks, draperies and chimeras. Dimensions Total height 2m71.5 Character height 91cm Total width at the top from corner to corner of the canopy 1m79 Height of top crosspiece with character heads 21cm Column height only 2m05 Height of the crosspieces for the box spring from the ground to the top 49.5cm Height from the ground to the bottom of the crosspiece 30cm Indoor sleeping - 1m52 × L 1m96 Exterior width from sleeper to sleeper 1m67 Exterior length 2m12.5 Headboard height 1 m78 ________________________________ Lit à baldaquin dît de François Ier Noyer sculpté XIXe Vers 1880 Signé « Henri Auguste FOURNDINOIS » Spectaculaire lit à baldaquin dît de François Ier en noyer sculpté à l'allégorie de la guerre et de l'amour. Il est composé de quatre quenouilles reliées par quatre traverses se poursuivant par des pieds en balustre. Les quenouilles de tête sont ornées de deux guerriers sculptés en ronde bosse identifiés comme Mars et Bellone . Les quenouilles de pied présentent une superposition de motifs de balustres, de fûts et de bagues enrichis d’ornements végétaux. Elles soutiennent également le ciel de lit composé d’une alternance de modillons et de mascarons reliés par des guirlandes et formant une corniche. Enfin, le chevet porte un décor richement sculpté en relief de divers motifs floraux et végétaux en guirlandes et à enroulements, d'une tête de lion, des dauphins, des masques, des drapés et des chimères. Dimensions Hauteur totale 2m71,5 Hauteur personnages 91cm Largeur totale au sommet d'angle à angle du baldaquin 1m79 Hauteur traverse du haut avec têtes de personnages 21cm Hauteur colonnes uniquement 2m05 Hauteur des traverses pour le sommier du sol en haut 49,5cm Hauteur du sol au bas de la traverse 30cm Couchage intérieur - 1m52 × L 1m96 Largeur extérieure de traverses à traverses 1m67 Longueur extérieure 2m12,5 Hauteur tête de lit 1 m78

Creator:
Henri-Auguste Fourdinois (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 107.09 in (272 cm)Width: 70.48 in (179 cm)Depth: 83.47 in (212 cm)
Style:
Renaissance Revival (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
XIXth
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Beaune, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6050236781011

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