Louis XV Wall Decorations
LOUIS XV STYLE
The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.
Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.
Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.
During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.
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Style: Louis XV
19th Century Pair of Three-Light Gilt Bronze French Louis XV Style Appliques
Located in IT
Important pair of gilt bronze three-light wall appliques finely chiseled with rich rocaille decoration of foliage stylized.
Style Louis XV, late 19th century.
These appliques are s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Dark-Grey French Antique Louis XV Style Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French 19th century Louis XV style mirror, carved in Pinewood with Gesso finish and gilded, in good condition. The frame has the typical Rocaille décor. The antique mirror has its ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
19th Century Louis XV Style Italian Giltwood Barometer
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louie XV style giltwood Italian barometer. Sculpted with foliage, ribbons, and a violin. 'Made In Italy' stamped on reverse side. Makes a statement on any wall.
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
Large and Rare Louis XV Period Frame Beauvais Tapestry Panel, French, circa 1760
Located in London, GB
A large and rare Louis XV period frame Beauvais tapestry panel
French, circa 1760
Frame: Height 107cm, width 92cm, depth 8cm
Panel: Height 82cm, width 67cm
This superb piece is...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Hst Virgin before the Instruments of the Passion, Framed, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Oil on framed oval canvas, presenting the Virgin seated near an angel looking at the instruments of the Passion of Christ or Arma Christi: c...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Palladio Louis XV Giltwood Instrumental Wall Hanging
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Palladio giltwood wall hanging of multiple musical instruments (violin, flute, horns) crested with large bow. Has metal Palladio name plate on back, along with a Palladio sti...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
Portrait of Lady with a Fan, Framed Oval, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Oval portrait of a lady of quality, wearing rich jewelry and clothes, a fan in her hand.
Good condition, old restorations, relined, some wear to the frame.
18th century.
Dim...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
French Louis XV Style Plaster Wall Decor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Louis XV style plaster wall decor depicting a n instrument and floral details. Very large scale and can add some French classical a...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Plaster, Lacquer
Antique Painting, Turkey Feast, Oil on Canvas, Mid 20th Century
Located in Port Washington, NY
Mid 20th century oil on canvas painting
Signature on bottom left
Chef prepares a delicious meal and cocktails for two noble men as they are c...
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Antique French Carved and Incurved Oak Bas Relief Plaque of St Luke, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent display of mastery level woodworking, this antique oval plaque of St Luke was not only carved in bas relief, but it has an incurved shape. The concave plaque has severa...
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1720s French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Steel
Palatial 18th Century Neoclassical Aubusson Rug with Medallion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sublime period flat-weave square 18th century French carpet. A central medallion of double concentric paterae in gradient blue and olive ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Louis XV Painted Entry Foyer Console Table by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 18th century French Louis XV entry or foyer console table lacquer painted by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The table features a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain "Fete Champetre" Wall Platter
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful antique French Majolica charger was created in France, circa 1860. Round in shape, the hand painted platter depicts an outdoor "Fete Champetre...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
19thC Engraving of Mozart Playing for Hapsburg Emperor Francis 1
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A 19th century engraving of a young Mozart playing the harpsichord in the court of Hapsburg Emperor Francis I featuring the Emperor and a number of courtesans and members of the Haps...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Antique Architectural Fragment circa 1800 Gilded and Framed
Located in Houston, TX
This is a gold gilded antique fragment which has been mounted on new painted boarding surrounded with a new gilded frame, accenting the fragment piece. The piece is made up of different leaf/flower motifs, typical of items carved during this period.
It appears that all of the gilding on the fragment is original to the piece.
The frame does have some spacing in the corners where the frame...
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1860s European Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
August Stephan Sedlacek (Austrian, 1868-1936) Oil on Canvas Violin Presentation
By Stephan Auguste Sedlacek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to August Stephan Sedlacek (Austrian/German, 1868-1936) "The Violin Presentation" Oil on Canvas depicting an interior 18th century scene of...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood
18th Pair of Century Watercolors in the Style of Vernet
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of 18th century watercolors in the style of Vernet or Lacroix representing city of Marseill (France).
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Detailed 18th Century Style Framed Pastel Bouquet Drawing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Detailed 18th century style framed pastel bouquet drawing. Intricate burl wood and ebonized wood period frame. Very decorative.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Trumeau Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French Louis XV style trumeau mirror with a fine oil painting depicting a pastoral courtship scene. Painted pine fr...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Pine, Giltwood, Mirror
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Wall Estanier Shelf from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully carved, antique fruitwood "Estanier" (aka Provencal hanging shelf), was crafted in Southern France, circa 1880. (An Estanier was originally used as a hanging shelf t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Gien Faience Wall Pockets
By Gien
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Gien faience urns with hand-painted floral decoration. Nice form with double handles and square pedestal base. Lids with str...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
Oil on Canvas, french Portrait from A Dignitary Gentleman
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A nice portrait in a gilded wooden frame, from the 19th century. Bought in a castle in the south of France.
Quite often nowadays, the lords and ladies have to sell some of their f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Monumental One of a Kind 19th Century Architectural Fragment Wall Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A strikingly large and ornate fantastic 19th century one of a kind architectural fragment from a French monastery having red painted weathered background and sculptural 3 dimensional...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Antique Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M,
Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry. Unique piece!
It has been completely unlined, in order to change ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Detailed 18th Century Style Framed Pastel Bouquet Drawing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Detailed 18th century style framed pastel bouquet drawing. Intricate burlwood and ebonized wood period frame. Very decorative.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Cane
Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak Hanging Shelf with Hooks from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hang pots and other kitchen utensils on this elegant antique shelf. Crafted in Normandy, France circa 1860, the Louis XV wall hanging piece features a bo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Aubusson Pastoral Tapestry in the Manner of Boucher
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement in your home with this large antique tapestry from France. Handwoven in Aubusson in the style of Boucher, circa 1750, thi...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry
Pair of French Louis XV Style 19th Century Ladies Portraits
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style gilt framed oval oil paintings portraits of 18th Century ladies (18/19th century).
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
Dutch Landscape, Follower of Jacob van Ruisdael, Indistinctly Signed, Ca. 1720
Located in CH
Dutch Landscape, Follower of Jacob van Ruisdael, Indistinctly Signed, Ca. 1720
This large oil on board landscape is painted by a Follower of Jaco...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
Fountain and Its Copper Basin, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb fountain and its 18th century copper basin.
The fountain is in perfect condition and has its top.
It has been repolished and has a superb patina....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Copper
18th Century Portrait of Louis XV of France and Queen Consort Pastel on Paper
Located in Milan, IT
18th century, French School. Portrait of Louis XV of France and queen consort Maria Leszczynska
(2) Pastel on paper, 47 x 60 cm
With frame 5...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
French 19th Century Louis XV & Vernis Martin Style Giltwood Fireplace Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine and rare French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved Vernis Martin Stylefl fireplace screen. The rectangular carved giltwood panel surmounted with four circular oil paintings...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
3-Piece French Louis XV Bronze Dore Mirror and Brush Set
Located in New York, NY
3-Piece French Louis XV style (19th cent) bronze dore vanity set composed of 2 brushes and 1 hand mirror with handles (priced as set).
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
Aubusson Tapestry Depicting a Pastoral Scene, French, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Aubusson tapestry depicting a pastoral scene.
The tapestry depicts a pastoral scene of a young couple fishing by the side of a stream with a bridge and rural buildings in the m...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry
Framed 18th Century Comte de Buffon African Monkey French Engraving, La Guenon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully framed Monkey Plate from the Buffon Comte de Quadrúpedes series by Georges-Louis Leclerc, France – circa 1770.
A copper plate, hand-colored engraving titled, La Guenon...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
"The Zodiac and Eclyptics" French Engraved 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This interesting and rare 18th Century astronomy print represents an eclipse of the Sun and one of the Moon.
Entitled " The Zodiac and Eclyptics", it explains what the Zodiac is and its main uses. The french texts develop numerous observations on the Zodiac.
In the centre we find the illustrations of the different eclipses.
The text and the drawing are surrounded by an engraved frame made up of various plants and shell motifs but also of scientific objects...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
18th Century French Painted Carved Wood Pediment
Located in Ross, CA
This rather large “fronton” or pediment spent the last 250 years dominating the entrance doors to an hotel particulier — or city mansion — in Lyon, France. Made of carved wood that was then painted, it is composed of 2 pieces that connect in the center, and can be affixed in a variety of manners. This elegant piece could serve as a large headboard...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Corner Wall Brackets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood and white Carrara marble corner wall brackets. Each wall bracket displays a mag...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Antique Hand Colored French Bird Engravings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Historical pair of 18th century hand colored bird engravings from the original book "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux" published in 1770 with the artwork by artist, engraver and early ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Louis XV Style Giltwood and Chinoiserie Porcelain Wall Bracket
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The shaped top on a C-scroll and acanthus support inset with a porcelain plaque with a Chinoiserie decor.
From the collection of celebrated interior designer Mario Buatta whose taste for Chinoiserie is well documented. Blue chip socialites, business tycoons such as the Newhouses and the Forbes, as well as pop stars (Mariah Carey...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
French Desvres Faience Lavabo
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Desvres faience Louis XV style lavabo with traditional colorful hand painted decoration. The lidded urn and large deep basin rest on a whitewashed chestnut wall mounted corner shelf...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Chestnut, Faience
Set of 4 Framed 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings of Monkeys by G. Buffon
Located in Miami, FL
A set of (4) four very fine hand-colored copper plate engravings on handmade rag of monkeys by Naturalist George Leclerc Compte de Buffon (1749-1761): M...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
18th Century Oil on Canvas
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century oil on canvas with its period giltwood frame.
Measures: Painting - H: 40 cm, W: 31 cm
Frame - H: 58 cm, W: 49 cm, D: 5 cm.
Category
1760s European Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Aubusson Tapestry Panel with Rose Bouquets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XV style Aubusson tapestry panel. The elongated tapestry fragment with a floral design of rose bouquets and strands, with two oval panels centered by...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
Three 18th Century Engravings of Versailles Garden by Antoine Aveline
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of three original copperplate engravings by the renowned Parisian 18th century Engraver Antione Aveline ( b 1718 - d 1762 ). The three engravings are numbered 62, 64 and 45 and were commissioned with the permission of the Louis XV the King of France at the time.
All three engravings show views and perspectives of features in the gardens of Versailles...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Etienne Charpentier "Interior Decoration of the Gallery of the Hotel Villars"
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice and large engraving by Etienne Charpentier (1705- 1764). It shows a view of the interior decoration of the gallery of the Hotel Villars. There are also some more technical elements in the lower part of the engraving. It is numbered 5.7. This interior is in a Louis XV rocailles system, recognisable by the multitude of curves and the numerous floral and shell motifs. It was inspired by the engraving made by David Blondel, the king's engraver.
signed: Charpentier sculp
Blondel inv
Slight trace of wetness but good general condition
Etienne Charpentier was a French engraver, publisher and print dealer...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Franco-German 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Portrait of a Lady" in Giltwood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Franco-German 19th century oil on canvas "Portrait of a Lady" depicting an 18th century young beauty posing with a profile gaze and cur...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood
Antique French Aubusson Pastoral Tapestry with Louis XV Style, La Danse
By Jean-Baptiste Huet, François Boucher
Located in Dallas, TX
77763, antique French Aubusson pastoral tapestry with Louis XV style, La Danse. Drawing inspiration from Jacques-Nicolas Juillard, Jean-Baptiste Huet, and François Boucher, this hand...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
French Provençal Shelf or Plate Rack
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century Louis XV style French estagnier from Provence. This lovely wall mounted shelf was used to display pewter or ceramics. Made of solid walnut with beautiful hand c...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Walnut
Continental Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Oil on Canvas Portrait
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality Continental early 19th century Louis XV st. oil on canvas portrait. The painting depicts a beautiful young maiden dressed in a most elegant pink...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Charles Baptiste Schreiber 'French, 1845-1845' 19th C. Oil on Board Summer Roses
By Charles Baptiste Schreiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century oil on board titled "Summer Roses" by Charles Baptiste Schreiber (French, 1845-1903) depicting an interior L...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Savonnerie Aubusson Floor Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room or living room with this beautifully kept antique Aubusson rug, coming straight from a chateau in southern France. Hand woven in the city of Aubusson circa 187...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
18 Century Engraving of the Royal Menagerie at Versailles by Antoine Aveline
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare 18 century perspective view engraving of the Salon de la Menagerie at Versailles, attributed to Antoine Aveline retailed in Paris by Nicolas Langlois and executed with the per...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
French 18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of Lady, after Jean-Marc Nattier
By Jean-Marc Nattier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 18th-19th century oil on canvas portrait of a posing lady with flowers, after Jean-Marc Nattier (1685-1766) within an ornate gilt wood carved frame, circa 1800.
...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Framed 18th Century Comte de Buffon Old World Monkey French Engraving, Macaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully framed Monkey Plate from the Buffon Comte de Quadrúpedes series by Georges-Louis Leclerc, France – circa 1770.
A copper plate, hand-colored engraving titled, Macaque, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Cornucopia
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century French giltwood cornucopia
ALIS-0008.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Wooden Wall Plaque with Painted Floral Still Life Inset
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Louis XV-style (20th Century) stained oak wall plaque carved with scrolls and laurels, framing a central still life oil painting of a floral arrangement.
Category
20th Century Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oak
18th Century Wall Console in Wood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant carved wall console in wood with acanthus leaf decoration from the 18th century
Very beautiful patina and in very good condition
Note: the upper part has been redone with a...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
Louis Xv wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,800 and tops out at $47,500 while the average work can sell for $12,850.
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