A rare 17th / 18th century hand carved gilt-wood bed canopy ...

Estimate

£4,000 - £6,000

A rare 17th / 18th century hand carved gilt-wood bed canopy taking the form of a harvest crown set upon stylised crossed wheatsheafs. Louis XV (of the period).

Dimensions:
28 in (H) x 28 in (W) x 15 in (D)

The canopy bed played an essential role in every nobleman’s bedroom. Not only did it afford privacy but, especially in winter, the rich draperies also played an important part in keeping the temperature agreeable. During the 17th and 18th century more and more attention was paid to the design of canopy beds. The headboards, and canopies were sculpted or carved into beautiful shapes, as shown by our example.