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French Antique Furniture
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Item No. 213
Normandy clock
French, 18th century, Louis XVI period, tall case clock from Normandy. In solid oak with brass and pewter works. Signed by "Mortier."
20" wide (at its widest point) by 98" high
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Item No. 598
Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table
In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).
29" high by 53" round with drop leaves up; extends up to 23' (276" wide)
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Item No. 596
French, Neoclassical, period armoire de chasse
A very unusual form, most likely from a hunting lodge in Southwestern France. In solid, carved cherry with additional storage cabinets on either side (see photo number three), which were used to store hunting gear. Late 18th century.
93" high by 72" wide by 23" deep
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Item No. 592
French, Louis XVI period, Provençal buffet de chasse
In solid, carved walnut with gray marble top having fluted, chamfered corners and pierced bottom apron comprised of garlands, ribbons, and bows. Late 18th century.
66" wide by 28½" deep by 39" high
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Item No. 356
Art Deco chandelier
Bronze d'ore and crystal with garlands. Early 20th century.
45" high, 25" diameter
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