A pair of gilded Louis XV carved friezes with 18th century volutes

Para gilded Ludwika XV hairpieces, 1700s, carved with volutes, Ex Cimase mirror. Italian gilded hairpieces, circa 1750, carved with volutes, rococo leaf motifs, gilded with gold on a base of red Armenian wood. These are most likely fragments of antique mirrors, made from pine wood, delicately gilded with gold on a red Armenian wood base. The twisted legs are actually an addition created after the transformation, and thus appeared later. Despite the complexity of the decorative motif typical for Rococo, it is both right and left, meaning the sculptures are mirror images and polished. This pair of gilded Rococo-style furniture elements can be used as door friezes or as simple wall decorations. These pieces originate from Italy and were purchased in a villa in Milan. They are in good condition, with minor gilding losses and restorations.

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Original Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. It originated during Napoleon’s reign, which imposed significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

Neoclassical furniture is associated with Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Noteworthy are antique pieces in Rococo and Louis XV styles. The next is Baroque, whose name derives from the Portuguese 'barocco'—meaning an irregularly developed pearl. These were highly decorative pieces meant to radiate splendor and play a significant role in luxury. Unique, selectively used materials were employed to emphasize the grandeur of these items.

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