Louis XV Style Walnut Serpentine Chests, Late 19th Century

A pair of Louis XV style walnut serpentine chests, late 19th…
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A pair of Louis XV style walnut serpentine chests, late 19th century, 84 cm high, 42 cm wide, 31 cm deep. provenance: The Collection of Sir Leon and Lady Trout, Christies, Brisbane, 6 June 1989, lot 838, Private collection, Queensland

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  • Serpentine - Resembling a serpent, in the form of an elongated 'S'. A serpentine front is similar to a bow front, except that the curve is shallow at each end, swelling towards the middle. The term presumably derives from its similarity to a moving snake or serpent. Serpentine fronts are usually veneered, with the carcase either being cut and shaped from a solid piece of timber, or built in the 'brick' method.
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