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Pair of 19th Century French Painted Decorative Boiserie Wall Panels
For sale by Lorna Byskou
for sale €5,265     $5,715
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Pair of 19th Century French Painted Decorative Boiserie Wall Panels

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

A superb pair of 14 foot high, 19th century French painted and richly decorated wall panels. Absolutely stunning. Plaster on wood.

Height: 428 cm

Width: 100 cm

Depth: 10 cm approx.

Physical Dimensions
Height
428cm (168.50")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated these French Boiserie Wall Panels to the 19th Century.

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SA1150720
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

Description
A superb pair of 14 foot high, 19th century French painted and richly decorated wall panels. Absolutely stunning. Plaster on wood.

Height: 428 cm

Width: 100 cm

Depth: 10 cm approx.

Height
428cm (168.50")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated these French Boiserie Wall Panels to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150720
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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A pair of tall 19th-century French painted wood boiserie wall panels featuring intricate Rococo carved mouldings and foliage motifs in an off-white finish.
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Archive I A pair of tall 19th-century French painted wood boiserie wall panels featuring intricate Rococo carved mouldings and foliage motifs in an off-white finish.

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Lorna Byskou

Lorna Byskou
Telephone 07710 451116
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Kent
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Verified Since Mar 2012
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A pair of tall 19th-century French painted wood boiserie wall panels featuring intricate Rococo carved mouldings and foliage motifs in an off-white finish.
Pair of 19th Century French Painted Decorative Boiserie Wall Panels
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A pair of tall 19th-century French painted wood boiserie wall panels featuring intricate Rococo carved mouldings and foliage motifs in an off-white finish.
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  • ObjectWall Panels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Paint
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsRococo scrollwork, Acanthus leaves, Crest medallions, Moulded borders
  • SizeH 428 cm (169 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This matched pair of nineteenth-century French Rococo Revival wall panels comprises wood and gesso substrates finished in an off-white cream paint with weathered patination and surface wear. Each tall rectangular architectural element displays elaborate surface enrichment, featuring ornate crest medallions, acanthus leaf foliage, delicate diaperwork pattern in upper panels, and dense symmetrical Rococo scrollwork along relief-moulded borders and raised base cartouches. The panels measure 428 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Suitable for grand architectural integration, these decorative boiserie sections mount to interior walls to establish a distinct French château aesthetic within large reception rooms, high-ceilinged drawing rooms, or sweeping entrance hallways. The monumental vertical proportions provide structural elegance and historical character, serving as wall ornamentation or architectural framing alongside period fireplaces and tall windows.

FAQs

Boiserie originated in 17th and 18th-century French architecture as ornate carved wooden wall panelling used to insulate and decorate interiors. These panels often featured intricate relief work, foliate motifs, and mouldings, reflecting styles such as Louis XIV, Louis XV Rococo, and Neoclassical design.

Traditional boiserie panels were typically crafted from solid woods such as oak, pine, or lime wood. Finishes frequently included painted layers, gesso detailing, or gilded accents applied directly over carved wooden surfaces.

Authentic 19th-century panels exhibit signs of age such as natural craquelure in the paint, hand-carved tool marks, and historical paint layers or gesso build-up. Inspecting the reverse side often reveals original joinery techniques, mortise and tenon construction, or marks from original architectural installation.

Wall panels can be mounted as focal art pieces, integrated into contemporary wainscoting, or positioned to flank doorways and mirrors. Designers also repurpose large architectural panels as decorative bed headboards or embedded wall features to add depth and historic texture.

Dust the detailed carved surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush. Maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber movement and avoid using liquid cleaners or chemical polish that could compromise aged paint layers.
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