Impressive, massive gilded salon easel in the neo-rococo style, 170 cm high. Richly carved crown, middle band, and lower band with rocaille scrolls, acanthus foliage, and floral cartouches. Representative, heavy floor stand for a painting or mirror. 550,00 €
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Luxurious Gold-Colored Wooden Salon Easel with Rococo Carving (3231)
Height 170 cm Width 59 cm Color GoldBrownNatural
Description
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Height: 170 cm
Width: 59 cm
Luxurious gold-colored wooden salon easel with rococo carving
This impressive, massive salon easel (gilded easel) is executed in the richly decorative neo-rococo style — a style that returned to interiors in the second half of the 19th century as a tribute to the light grace of the Louis XV era. The entire body is covered with gilding, and the crown, middle band, and lower arched band are a rich example of wood carving: rocaille scrolls, wavy acanthus foliage, floral cartouches with roses, and asymmetrical shells characteristic of this style. Pillar-like leg supports with fluting lend the structure a solemn, almost architectural monumentality.
The tripod construction with an adjustable middle support strip is stable and heavy, securely displaying paintings, mirrors, or framed panels at various heights.
Period of manufacture. In terms of style and execution — a salon easel made in the neo-rococo/historicism style; dating to be specified upon in-person inspection. The item number in the data (3231) is not a dating marker.
Application. A representative floor stand for a painting, mirror, or exhibition plaque in a living room, salon, gallery, wedding, or event space. A decorative accent that is itself a work of art.
Condition. Stable and intact. The gilding shows natural wear and patina in places consistent with age, adding authentic character.
A snapshot from the Belle Époque: Lillie Langtry emerged from the dressing room and paused in the theatre foyer in the morning light. Her new poster was already placed on the wall, on a tall gilded tripod — the wood warm under her fingers, the gilded scrolls cool and smooth, reflecting the light falling through the window. The room smelled of freshly cut roses and wax; behind the doors, someone was quietly playing the piano. She followed with her eyes the carved line that wound up to the shimmering crown, and felt the quiet pride with which a beautiful object holds a beautiful image — both worthy of each other.
