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18th Century Country French Cherrywood Side Table or Open Case

Offered by: Rockwell Antiques Dallas

Description
Presenting an extremely rare 18 century French Provincial (country French) cherrywood side table or open case.

From circa 1790 and made of cherrywood, this beautifully proportioned side table or 3 shelf case is Classic and original French Provincial artistry.

Constructed using wooden pegs giving a clear indication of it's authenticity.

It stands on gorgeous solid cabriolet legs.

Each shelf is has a molded and scalloped edge to reflect the top.

A stunning early French Provincial piece!!

This table has Impeccable Provenance:

It was purchased by a Dallas Socialite from a French Antique Auction held at the Club Room in the Stoneligh Court (Hotel), Dallas on Wednesday the 2nd April 1930. (Now The Meridian Hotel).

We have the original auction catalog which has remained with the table since it was acquired at that auction (along with other pieces in the collection on our site).

The auction was titled: " Works of Art and Furnishings of The Chateau de Turique (Nancy) and The Conde-Rougemont Home (Touraine). The cover of the catalog also has a seal of a Coat of Arms.

The first page of the catalog states: "Exhibition on Wednesday, April 2nd and following days from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M ...... EXHIBITION at CLUB ROOM, STONELIGH COURT, DALLAS, TEXAS".

The Second page gives a brief description of the auction contents and states that " This Exhibition will be presented by M. Fernand M. Adda of Paris France"

The Table was Lot No: 8 and was described in the auction catalog as:

"Provincial .... Quaint early French shelf table. Front arranged with two shelves and one drawer."

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Cherrywood
Condition:	Good. Excellent ORIGINAL condition. Some minor blemishes as one would expect for a piece of it's age. The drawer knob is a later replacement and the drawer 'sticks' a little.
Creation Date:	1790
Styles / Movements:	Country, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	420767