A LOUIS XVI STYLE CAST GILT-BRONZE BEDSTEAD,second half 19th century. With a shaped ribbon-bound laurel crest rail centering a shell above a guilloche band, over an open rectangular panel suspended by C-scroll mounts centering a ribbon-tied floral-filled basket on a ribbon and foliate support. (Originally this panel, and that of the footboard, had a damask-backed glass insert, the frames to hold the glass inserts are available). The headboard is flanked by foliate and fluted tapering posts with flowerhead patera capitals and pineapple finials, reeded supports below, on toupie feet. The footboard with matching decorative detail. (Breaks down into five sections) - 56 1/2 in. x 58 1/2 in. x 80 in. Estimate $1,800-2,200
Provenance: Purchased in Barcelona, Spain in the late 19th century and brought to America by the grandparents of the owner.
