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French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th

$870.76

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£646.99

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About the Item

Magnificent Louis XIV period messenger box, late 17th and early 18th centuries. This pretty box is made of leather-covered wood decorated with copper nails forming diamonds on the top of the box. A golden copper floral design is present in the center of the top of the box. This rare box also has a beautiful period wrought iron latch lock. The interior is covered with an old silk fabric with a scroll pattern in pink and yellow-gold colors. Due to its age and use, the box has some gaps. Rare box in its original condition with a beautiful old patina, which gives it all its charm. France - late 17th early 18th century The Louis XIV style is a furnishing style covering more or less the period of the reign of Louis XIV (1661 to 1715). This style is characterized by the majesty and richness of its furnishings. The Louis XIV style follows the Louis XIII style. The furniture is increasingly luxurious, but unlike previous styles, it is almost no longer inspired by architecture. There are two kinds of furniture: ceremonial furniture richly decorated with veneers and inlays (especially with André-Charles Boulle), solid gilt wood and bourgeois furniture in solid wood. The style is characterized above all by its absolute symmetry and an important and ostentatious dimension. The Louis XIV style is of Italian and ancient inspiration. The style emerged with the advent of the reign of Louis XIV in 1661 and lasted until the end of the 17th century. In 1690, on the death of Lebrun, decorator to the King, the style declined and was gradually replaced by the Regency style. The Palace of Versailles is obviously extremely and lastingly marked by the Louis XIV style. His long reign made it possible to impose the unique style of the Grand Siècle and to leave a lasting mark on the decorative arts of this period of classicism. The Louis XIV style will also reach its peak when the royal court moved to Versailles in 1682.

Dimensions:
Height: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
Style:
Louis XIV (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Wood
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 17th Century
Date of Manufacture:
17th 18th
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Beuzevillette, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2663332251162

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