Rococo design was a reaction to the rather staid quality of baroque design with intentional obfuscation of form in the use of c and s-scrolls
Pair of seven arm ormolu sconces with three upper arms over four lower arms the wall mount in the manner of a grotesque by Daniel Marot
Much of the porphyry used in table tops across Europe was salvaged from Roman era ruins
Mahogany tripod table having a circular top with carved molding over a carved base
The original model was designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and is in Lucerne
Rococo Carved Oval Looking Glass, circa 1755 inlaid Rococo design was a reactionA finely carved oval rococo looking glass, the carving of intertwined branches with an oak leaf spray at the top, leaves on the sides, the branches tied with a bow at the base. A marvelous example of some of the more innovative rococo designs that can be found made between 1740 65. Re gilded, but not recently. Ht. 32 3 4, Width, 27 1 4