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Material: Gesso
Victorian Chinoiserie era Molded Plaster Chaise Percée Commode Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This late 19th century "throne" is a fine example of elegant furniture making meeting functional necessity. Known as a "Chaise Percée" this type of furniture was common until the advent of widespread indoor plumbing at the beginning of 20th century. Economic level would dictate extravagance of design and this artful chair...
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Gesso Chairs

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Gesso, Upholstery, Oak

Romantic French Shepherdess 19th Century Painting by Jean Beauduin
Located in Rochester, NY
French shepherdess at twilight by Jean Beauduin (1851-1916). Oil on canvas mounted on board. Original Barbizon frame. I believe the dog is a bergere Picard. The bergere Picard or Picardy Shepherd is a French herding originating in Picardy. These dogs nearly became extinct after both World War I and World War II and remain a rare breed Jean Beauduin was a painter, draughtsman and illustrator of genre scenes, portraits and landscapes. He received his artistic training at the Academy of Antwerp. He moved to Paris shortly afterward. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Francaises as well as many expositions in the US and Europe. # collection collector american large carved paris rome new york salon important provenance historical fine not signed. museum original unique rare # American Russian figure landscape portrait old master impressionist sheep...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Gesso Chairs

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Gesso, Fabric, Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Venetian Style Armchair
Located in London, Park Royal
Re-edition of an 18th century Venetian armchair, hand-carved with beautifully crafted detailing. Hand finished in a gesso white patina...
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2010s British Baroque Gesso Chairs

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Wood, Gesso

Venetian Set of 6 Dining Chairs Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A set of x6 hand carved, Venetian style, dining chairs featuring tall backs and overall elegant proportions. The chairs are finished in a hand painted Gesso white patina which is dis...
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2010s British Louis XV Gesso Chairs

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Gesso, Wood

Set of Eight Italian Giltwood Faux Bois Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of eight Italian dining chairs featuring hand-carved faux bois gilt wood frames. Crafted in the old world style from beech frames covered in layers of gesso (plaster), ro...
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Gesso Chairs

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Gesso, Fabric, Giltwood

19th C Ebonized Charivari Napoleon III Chairs in Crushed Velvet, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Original Napoleon lll ebonized charivari chairs. Made in France, circa 1850's. Reupholstered in a warm rich taupe crushed velvet. Seat height: 17.75 in (45 cm) One of the pair is sl...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gesso Chairs

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Velvet, Hardwood, Gesso

Vintage 18th Century Gesso and Cane Medallion Chairs With Tapestry Detail - a Pr
Located in west palm beach, FL
Step into elegance with Vintage 18th Century Gesso and Cane Medallion Chairs. Featuring intricate tapestry details, these chairs blend classic craftsmanship with timeless sophisticat...
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Late 18th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Gesso Chairs

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Gesso, Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

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