"Louis XV Period Cartel And Console In Rococo Style, 18th Century."
Important and elegant cartel and its console in rocaille style, Louis XV period, circa 1750, second half of the 18th century. The cartel that we are presenting has a beautiful ornamentation in very finely chiseled gilded bronze decorated with flowers and shredded foliage on a green lacquered background. It has a double chime as well as its original mechanism. These cartels were called "cartel d'applique" and often placed in alcoves. In perfect working order, (later lacquer). Private collection. Dimensions: h.113 cm x l.39.5 cm x p.16 cm.