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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: WyattEarp on June 01, 2009, 02:20:57 PM
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I have recently purchased 2 pieces of furniture. Both I am assuming are reproductions of actual antiques. Both are made of solid wood with gold gild. Handles on the dresser appear to be either leaf or clam shape design and have a unique crackle finish paint job with floral designs.
I am wondering if anyone knows anything about the style furniture and roughly the value.
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/lorentchia/Furniture/closeups001.jpg)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/lorentchia/Furniture/closeups002.jpg)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/lorentchia/Furniture/closeups003.jpg)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/lorentchia/Furniture/closeups004.jpg)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/lorentchia/Furniture/chair1.jpg)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/lorentchia/Furniture/chair2.jpg)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/lorentchia/Furniture/dresser1.jpg)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/lorentchia/Furniture/dresser2.jpg)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/lorentchia/Furniture/dresser3.jpg)
I have searched everywhere for a stamp or marking of some sort, with no luck. I found a part of a shipping label stuck to the bottom with what appears to be Chinese. Its a very solid construction and plywood was used between the drawers on the dresser. The chair is finished on both sides for 360 viewing..
Thanks..all help is appreciated
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We would like to blame this style on louis the 16th. it is french provincial in style. the clam shell's represent Fertility.the flowers are typically found on french cottage furniture.
$ 800.00 to $1,000.00 Dollars.
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Love your wording D&b! Totally agree with french provincial style and symbolism!
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Thanks D&b antiques & KC for your advice. I think you are correct, when I search for french provincial style I see furniture similar to mine. I appreciate your responses.