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Pair 18th Century French Walnut Panels
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Pair 18th Century French Walnut Panels

18th century
Description

A Magnificent pair of profusely carved French panels probably from a very important piece of furniture.

The four panels of the two doors depict dancing scenes.

The doors themselves have the original lock and key and also should it be required we have the remaining part of the hinges,

All in all a truly superb pair of doors that would look wonderful as wall hangings.

The following measurements are for each panel.

For delivery please ask for a quote

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated these Carved French Walnut Panels to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08543354
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Hand-carved relief with punched tool marks in the recessed fields: hand craftsmanship.
Asymmetric rocaille mouldings and foliate scrolls: French Louis XV design.
Traditional pivot hinge knuckles on the door stiles: continental cabinet construction.
Pierced brass escutcheons with rococo scrollwork: fittings suited to the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1077622
Description
A Magnificent pair of profusely carved French panels probably from a very important piece of furniture.

The four panels of the two doors depict dancing scenes.

“
The doors themselves have the original lock and key and also should it be required we have the remaining part of the hinges,.
James Ribbons Antiques

All in all a truly superb pair of doors that would look wonderful as wall hangings.

The following measurements are for each panel.

For delivery please ask for a quote

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated these Carved French Walnut Panels to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08543354
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Hand-carved relief with punched tool marks in the recessed fields: hand craftsmanship.
Asymmetric rocaille mouldings and foliate scrolls: French Louis XV design.
Traditional pivot hinge knuckles on the door stiles: continental cabinet construction.
Pierced brass escutcheons with rococo scrollwork: fittings suited to the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1077622
James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A pair of dark 18th-century French carved walnut panels featuring relief figures framed by rococo scrollwork and brass keyhole escutcheons.
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Archive I A pair of dark 18th-century French carved walnut panels featuring relief figures framed by rococo scrollwork and brass keyhole escutcheons.

Pair 18th Century French Walnut Panels

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James Ribbons Antiques
Telephone 01458 274 106
Location
Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jamesribbons
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 68
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A pair of dark 18th-century French carved walnut panels featuring relief figures framed by rococo scrollwork and brass keyhole escutcheons.
Pair 18th century French walnut panels
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A pair of dark 18th-century French carved walnut panels featuring relief figures framed by rococo scrollwork and brass keyhole escutcheons.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigurative reliefs, Rococo scrollwork, Brass escutcheons, Arched cartouches
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This pair of eighteenth-century French Provincial carved walnut panels displays a dark brown finish with distinct grain variations visible across the timber surfaces. Each panel features deep relief figurative carvings depicting dancing scenes enclosed within arched cartouches framed by elaborate Rococo scrollwork. Additional details include decorative mouldings along the arched tops, carved vertical fluting on the central dividing trim, and brass keyhole escutcheons mounted centrally on the edges. The timber shows surface wear consistent with age, including minor grain splits and natural distressing throughout the carved areas. Each panel measures 109 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. These items suit placement as wall art above a sideboard in a dining room or hallway.

FAQs

During the 18th century, particularly under the reign of Louis XV, French artisans produced carved walnut panels for provincial armoires, cupboard doors, and architectural panelling. These pieces featured regional craftsmanship with rococo cartouches, scrolls, and figurative scenes inspired by classical or pastoral themes.

Craftsmen utilized dense European walnut wood, carving high-relief details by hand with chisels and gouges. Panels were fitted using mortise and tenon joinery, often completed with hand-forged brass or iron escutcheons and hardware.

Authentic period panels display hand-tool marks, uneven saw marks on the reverse side, and natural shrinkage along the timber grain. The brass hardware should exhibit age-appropriate oxidisation and cast irregularities rather than modern machine uniformities.

These decorative panels can be wall-mounted above a console table or sideboard to serve as architectural artwork. They can also be integrated into modern custom cabinetry or repurposed as a bedhead in a bedroom setting.

Dust the detailed carvings regularly using a soft, dry brush. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to protect the original finish and maintain the wood patina.
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