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DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 233 — French Furniture Authentication: Louis XV vs. Louis XVI
Louis XV and Louis XVI furniture represent two of the most influential eras in French decorative arts. While the styles are close in chronology, they differ dramatically in curvature, ornament, proportion, and construction. Because high-quality 19th- and 20th-century reproductions frequently mimic both styles, misidentification is common—and costly. Authenticating French furniture requires evaluating carving depth, ormolu quality, joinery methods, veneer patterns, wood species, and stylistic consistency between form and ornament.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 233 — French Furniture Authentication: Louis XV vs. Louis XVI provides a complete professional system for distinguishing Rococo from Neoclassical design, identifying authentic 18th-century construction, and detecting later reproductions. This guide explains how experts analyze silhouettes, leg architecture, motifs, veneers, ormolu casting, patina, joinery, secondary woods, and workshop stamps to establish both period and authenticity.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Distinguish Rococo curvature from Neoclassical symmetry and geometry
Identify correct leg shapes, aprons, and feet for each style
Evaluate bombé forms, serpentine fronts, and rectilinear cabinets
Recognize Rococo shells, scrolls, and floral carving vs Neoclassical wreaths, rosettes, and fluting
Identify veneer and marquetry patterns unique to each era
Authenticate ormolu through casting quality, gilding, and period fit
Evaluate dovetails, pegged joints, hand-planed surfaces, and oak secondary woods
Detect plywood, machine-cut ornament, modern screws, and other reproduction traits
Analyze varnish, patina, and oxidation for natural vs artificial aging
Understand transitional pieces combining elements of both styles
Compare Parisian vs provincial workshop traits and value implications
Verify ébéniste stamps, Jurande marks, workshop identifiers, and correct placement
Volume 233 provides collectors a museum-grade authentication framework—allowing confident identification of genuine Louis XV and Louis XVI furniture and protection from reproductions.
Digital Download — PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
Louis XV and Louis XVI furniture represent two of the most influential eras in French decorative arts. While the styles are close in chronology, they differ dramatically in curvature, ornament, proportion, and construction. Because high-quality 19th- and 20th-century reproductions frequently mimic both styles, misidentification is common—and costly. Authenticating French furniture requires evaluating carving depth, ormolu quality, joinery methods, veneer patterns, wood species, and stylistic consistency between form and ornament.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 233 — French Furniture Authentication: Louis XV vs. Louis XVI provides a complete professional system for distinguishing Rococo from Neoclassical design, identifying authentic 18th-century construction, and detecting later reproductions. This guide explains how experts analyze silhouettes, leg architecture, motifs, veneers, ormolu casting, patina, joinery, secondary woods, and workshop stamps to establish both period and authenticity.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Distinguish Rococo curvature from Neoclassical symmetry and geometry
Identify correct leg shapes, aprons, and feet for each style
Evaluate bombé forms, serpentine fronts, and rectilinear cabinets
Recognize Rococo shells, scrolls, and floral carving vs Neoclassical wreaths, rosettes, and fluting
Identify veneer and marquetry patterns unique to each era
Authenticate ormolu through casting quality, gilding, and period fit
Evaluate dovetails, pegged joints, hand-planed surfaces, and oak secondary woods
Detect plywood, machine-cut ornament, modern screws, and other reproduction traits
Analyze varnish, patina, and oxidation for natural vs artificial aging
Understand transitional pieces combining elements of both styles
Compare Parisian vs provincial workshop traits and value implications
Verify ébéniste stamps, Jurande marks, workshop identifiers, and correct placement
Volume 233 provides collectors a museum-grade authentication framework—allowing confident identification of genuine Louis XV and Louis XVI furniture and protection from reproductions.
Digital Download — PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access