Early 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Panetiere from Provence
This beautiful antique fruitwood panetiere was carved in Provence circa 1830. In the 18th century in the south of France, a panetiere (or bread box in English), was used as a practical wall cabinet in which homemade bread was stored. This decorative, embellished cabinet has an arched top with a crown of ten finials, turned […]