19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Wall Estanier Shelf from Provence
This beautifully carved, antique fruitwood “Estanier” (aka Provencal hanging shelf), was crafted in Southern France, circa 1880. (An Estanier was originally used as a hanging shelf to display “Etains”, or pewter collection). The cabinet stands on small escargot feet decorated with acanthus leaves over a scalloped apron embellished with a carved vase and leaf motifs […]