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Antique Louis XV Style Bleu Peinte Corner Cabinet
Exceptional Antique Louis XV Style Corner Cabinet Painted in a Bleu Peinte with a molded faceted top above a long door with Musical genre with a fitted interior, and shaped base. H: 91 1/8" W: 39 3/8" D: 25 1/4" Louis XV (February 15, 1710 – May 10, 1774), "the Beloved" ruled as King from 1715 until his death. Louis XV enjoyed a favourable reputation at the beginning of his reign, however in time, his inability to reform the French monarchy; his lack of morals, and his foreign policy on the European stage lost him the support of his people, and he died as one of the most unpopular kings of France. At first he was popular and especially after a near-death illness in Metz in 1744 when the entire country prayed for his recovery. However, his weak and ineffective rule was a contributing factor to the general decline that culminated in the French Revolution. Popular faith in the monarchy was shaken by the scandals of Louis’s private life, and by the end of his life he had become unpopular. During this period despite the critics, the Marquise de Pompadour had an undeniable influence on the flourishing of French arts during the reign of Louis XV, a reign that is often considered the peak of French architecture and interior design. A patron of the arts, the Marquise amassed a considerable amount of furniture and objets d'art in her various estates. She was responsible for the tremendous development of the porcelain manufactory of Sèvres, which became one of the most famous porcelain manufacturers in Europe, and her commands ensured the living of artists and families of craftsmen for many years. She was also a prominent patron of architecture. The Marquise de Pompadour, who met Louis XV in February 1745 at a lavish masked ball given in honour of the Dauphin's marriage, was considered the most famous mistress of the reign, and the most honourable one. It is the Social History of this period that reflects on the decorative arts and furnishings of Louis XV's reign. This particular piece reflects the elegance of that period and perfect for any decor and of nice size for a corner cabinet.
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