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WyattEarp

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Help identifying furniture
« on: June 01, 2009, 02:20:57 pm »
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.











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

D&b antiques

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Re: Help identifying furniture
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2009, 03:47:50 pm »
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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Re: Help identifying furniture
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2009, 05:57:44 pm »
Love your wording D&b!  Totally agree with french provincial style and symbolism!   
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Re: Help identifying furniture
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2009, 05:20:53 pm »
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.