Who created "Pair of pedestals (gaînes)"?

Pair of pedestals (gaînes) was created by André Charles Boulle in 18th century.

When was "Pair of pedestals (gaînes)" created?

This artwork was created 18th century.

What medium is "Pair of pedestals (gaînes)"?

Pair of pedestals (gaînes) is Ebony, brass, gilt bronze.

Is "Pair of pedestals (gaînes)" in the public domain?

Yes, Pair of pedestals (gaînes) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Pair of pedestals (gaînes)

André Charles Boulle

18th century

Medium

Ebony, brass, gilt bronze

Dimensions

Overall (each): 56 × 18 3/4 × 9 5/8 in. (142.2 × 47.6 × 24.4 cm)

Classification

Woodwork-Furniture

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Edouard Jonas, 1922

Accession Number

22.175.1, .2

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of 18th-century French decorative arts with this exquisite pair of pedestals, or *gaînes*, crafted by cabinetmaker André Charles Boulle. Renowned for his work at the court of Louis XIV, Boulle elevated furniture design to sculptural heights, blending functionality with royal grandeur. These pedestals, standing over 4 feet tall, were designed to showcase busts, vases, or other treasures, embodying the lavish interiors of Versailles and aristocratic salons. Fashioned from rich ebony, intricate brasslays, and gleaming gilt bronze, the pieces exemplify Boulle's signatu...

Pair of pedestals (gaînes)

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