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Large Antique Giltwood Valance from Sicily, circa 1830

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  • Pair of Long Antique French Giltwood Valances or “Cantonnieres”, circa 1850
    Located in Dallas, TX
    Valances, known in French as cantonnieres, are types of cornices used in window treatments. A single valance would be affixed to the wall above a window. Curtains would be attached t...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century French Curtains and Valances

    Materials

    Giltwood

  • Antique French Painted and Giltwood Overdoor, circa 1850
    Located in Dallas, TX
    The reign of Napoleon III, often referred to as “The Second Empire”, featured an amalgamation of styles from previous regimes, ranging from the light and airy Rococo of Louis XV to the more stoic Neoclassical trophies of Louis XVI. Our painted giltwood overdoor from circa 1850 is in the vein of a Regence or Louis XV adaptation of the Napoleon III period. The piece is adorned with flowing motifs inspired by nature, such as the curled leaves, scalloped shell, and deep carvings seen on the overdoor. A main principle of Napoleon III furnishings was to utilize every inch available, as noted by the gadrooned leaf and rinceaux that emanate from behind the center medallion, forming a sprawling border. The medallion features an amazing high relief carving of a floral bouquet surrounded by curled leaves with scrolled tendrils and raised, asymmetrical panels. At the top is a scalloped shell, which is mimicked by a pair of parted leaves set at an angle in each of the upper corners. All of the carvings are presented in giltwood, which pairs nicely with the cream colored background that is enveloped in a quarter round molding (also gilded). The entire grouping is presented as a raised carving, with a thin board behind it that has tas de sable (sandpit) pilasters topped with block finials flanking the overdoor. Unique to most other antique overdoors...
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    Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Panelling

    Materials

    Wood, Giltwood, Paint

  • Large Circa 1850 Italian Giltwood Architectural Carving or Headboard 91.5 Inches
    Located in Dallas, TX
    Hand-carved in Italy circa 1850, this very large giltwood architectural was finished using a process known as meccatura, which involves co...
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    Antique 1850s Italian Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Wood, Giltwood

  • Pair of Large Carved Oak Boiserie Elements from Normandy, France, Circa 1880
    Located in Dallas, TX
    This pair of large oak boiserie elements were carved in Normandy, France, circa 1880. Boiserie is the French term for “woodwork”, but the phrase is genera...
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    Antique 1880s French Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Oak

  • Antique Chateau Column Base or Architectural from Dijon, France, Circa 1750
    Located in Dallas, TX
    Truly a one-of-a-kind offering, this chateau column base was hand-carved in Dijon, France, circa 1750, making it a Louis XV period architectural. Carved from a single block of limest...
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    Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Stone, Limestone

  • Pair of Large Antique French Door Shutters from a Chateau, 19th Century
    Located in Dallas, TX
    These monumental arched antique door shutters were salvaged from a 19th century French chateau. They would have been on the ground floor, attached...
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    Antique Late 19th Century French Doors and Gates

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    Iron

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  • Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
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  • Set of Two Horizontal Curtains or Valances
    Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
    Set of two horizontal curtains or valances hand-embroidered with "intaglio" stitch. they were in a French outfit. they are interesting also: without the actual curtains, simply on t...
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    Early 20th Century French Other Curtains and Valances

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