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A French Gothic prie Dieu, the book
A French Gothic prie Dieu, the book rest with six arches to the frieze and three arches with poppy finials to both the front and back, canted arches to the sides, the kneeler on Gothic block feet united by square stretchers, 91cm high/Provenance: Rous Lench Collection and by descent to the current owner
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FRENCH CARVED & NEEDLEPOINT PRIE
FRENCH CARVED & NEEDLEPOINT PRIE DIEU/ KNEELERFrench carved prie dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., having carved foliated crucifix crest, over needlepoint upholstery, centering embroidered Lamb of God at back, rising on scrolled feet, approx 48 1/8"h, 22"w, 25"d
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FRENCH FIGURAL CARVED PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH FIGURAL CARVED PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., padded top rail and seat in needlepoint upholstery, with IHS Christogram, carved backsplat with Christ and Mary Magdalene, communion bread and wine, framed by sheaves of wheat, oak branches, grapevines, rising on turned front legs, approx 34.5"h, 22.5"w, 18"d
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French Carved Oak Prie-Dieu,
French Carved Oak Prie-Dieu, late 19th century, the shaped backpiece with a paschal-themed carving above the slanted armrest, hinged and opening to a storage space, above a foliate- and guilloche-carved frieze over a single paneled cupboard door, featuring carved ecclesiastical designs, the canted kneeler on a plinth base, h. 46-3/4", w. 26-1/2", d. 21".
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FRENCH GILT PRIE-DIEU, 19TH C.An
FRENCH GILT PRIE-DIEU, 19TH C.An elaborately decorated French prie-dieu kneeling bench, having a central crucifix with a spear and scepter in a network of scrolling acanthus leaves. Circa 19th century. Gilt gesso over carved wood, with silk upholstery. Turned columns and drop finials, paw feet, and a single drawer below the elbow rest.
Measures 34 1/2" x 28" x 16".
Condition
The piece is fragile, with breakage and losses to the gilt gesso. The drawer will open and close, but with some difficulty. The fill to the kneeling surface and elbow rest has become embrittled.
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FRENCH CARVED OAK PRIE-DIEU/ PRAYER
FRENCH CARVED OAK PRIE-DIEU/ PRAYER KNEELERFrench carved oak prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, late 19th c., raised top rail with cross, over hinged slant front with incised foliate and cross motif, revealing open interior, spiral turned supports, rising on bracket feet, restoration to top rail, approx 46"h, 24.5"w, 24"d
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FRENCH CARVED OAK PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED OAK PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench oak prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, late 19th c., having floral-patterned upholstery to top rail and seat, back carved with ivy-covered cross hung with crown of thorns, rising on front turned legs, approx 35"h, 20.5"w, 17.5"d
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FRENCH MAHOGANY ARMORIAL
FRENCH MAHOGANY ARMORIAL PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench mahogany prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., in needlepoint upholstery, padded top rail with cross and IHS Christogram surrounded by fleurs-de-lis, spiral turned stiles, seat with coat of arms, rising on scrolled legs, approx 41"h, 22.25"w, 24.5"d
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FRENCH CARVED OAK PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED OAK PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench oak prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, late 19th c., carved crest with cross, hinged slant front with book ledge, open interior, over cabinet door with lamb and bulrush in relief, projecting kneeler base, restoration to crest, approx 42.25"h, 21.25"w, 23.5"d
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FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench carved walnut prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, early 20th c., having monogrammed crest with initials "R.G", over alabaster cruciform with gilt metal holy water font, painted medallion of Madonna and Child, above cushioned drop front door, paneled cupboard doors flanked by fluted pillars, over pull-out kneeling pillow, rising on turned feet, approx 74"h, 31.5"w, 14.5"d **Provenance: An important San Antonio estate**
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FRENCH CARVED MAHOGANY PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED MAHOGANY PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench mahogany prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, late 19th c., needlepoint upholstered and monogrammed top rail, with decorative nailhead trim, over carved arcaded back, centering cross, seat with partial nailhead upholstery, rising on front bun feet, approx 35"h, 21"w, 22"d, seat height: approx 9.5"h
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FRENCH ROSEWOOD PRIE-DIEUFrench
FRENCH ROSEWOOD PRIE-DIEUFrench Rosewood Prie-Dieu , c. 1850, padded top, pierced splat centering crucifix, upholstered kneeler, cabriole legs , h. 33 in., w. 20 in., d. 19 in
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FRENCH CARVED CROSS SPLAT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED CROSS SPLAT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, late 19th c., having velvet upholstered top rail, with ric-rac trim, carved splat with cross framed by foliate scrolls, further flanked by Corinthian columns, over scalloped apron, rising on blunt arrow feet, underside of seat stenciled Boverie Ameublement, Paris, 115 Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, approx 35.5"h, 19"w, 23"d
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FRENCH NEEDLEPOINT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER
FRENCH NEEDLEPOINT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., turned stiles, needlepoint upholstery with cross and floral motifs, banner reading Ave Maria, seat with monogram, brass tack trim, rising on turned front legs, approx 35"h, 24.25"w, 23.5"d
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FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PUTTI
FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PUTTI PRIE-DIEU KNEELERFrench carved walnut prie-dieu prayer kneeler, 19th c., fitted with a single drawer over cabinet door, canted corner posts with full-body putti, projecting kneeler base with additional drawer, rising on bun feet, approx 35.25"h, 26"w, 20.5"d
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A William IV rosewood prie dieu,
A William IV rosewood prie dieu, circa 1835, with a tall upholstered back and carved legs
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FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench carved walnut prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, late 19th c., padded top rail and seat in later upholstery, carved splat with cross, foliate scrolls, rocaille details, rising on curved legs, approx 34"h, 20"w, 21"d
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FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., having carved walnut frame, with cross splat, turned spindles and stiles, padded top rail and seat in tapestry upholstery, rising on turned front legs, wear to upholstery, approx 33"h, 19.25"w, 17.75"d
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GOTHIC REVIVAL PRIE-DIEU PRAYER
GOTHIC REVIVAL PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELER CABINETFrench Gothic Revival carved oak prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler cabinet, 19th c., having foliate cross crest, over padded toprail and seat in raised pattern upholstery, single cabinet door with carved tracery, opening to upholstered interior with two shelves, rising on stepped base, approx 68"h, 21"w, 29"d **Provenance: An important San Antonio estate**
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FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench carved walnut prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, late 19th c., having padded top rail and seat in later patterned upholstery, carved cross splat with scrolled foliate motifs, nailhead trim, rising on turned supports, approx 34"h, 18"w, 16"d
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FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench walnut prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., having scrolled foliate carved crest with cross, over single drawer, needlepoint upholstered top rail and seat, nail head trim, foliate carved splat with pelican feeding her young, rising on scroll feet, approx 48"h, 20"w, 25"d
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FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench walnut prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., padded top rail and seat, carved and pierced splat with angel mask, scrolling foliates, rising on front cabriole legs, approx 34.5"h, 20"w, 18.5"d
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19th century French carved gilt
19th century French carved gilt wood prie dieu or kneeler. Each post is gilt and carved in the form of a praying angel with quatrefoil decorated sides. Front panel is hand painted on the back side with a fleur-de-lis and family crest pattern. Knee rest is extendable and padded with a black fabric cushion. Includes a creme colored table runner. Condition: wear to wood at corners wear to gilt finish on angels and paint on front panel very minor wormage minor splitting to wood see images. Measures 38'' tall x 22.25'' wide x 17'' deep. Shipping weight 25 lbs.
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FRENCH CARVED CROSS SPLAT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED CROSS SPLAT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench prie-dieu/ prayer chair, late 19th c., padded top rail and seat in later floral-patterned upholstery, turned stiles, carved cross over trefoil splat, rising on front turned legs, approx 36.75"h, 19"w, 19"d
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FRENCH NEEDLEPOINT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER
FRENCH NEEDLEPOINT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., padded top rail and seat in needlepoint upholstery, carved cross back splat with incised initials LS, rising on front cabriole legs, ending in whorl feet, approx 35.5"h, 20"w, 20.5"d **Provenance: An extra fine Houston, Texas estate**
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FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench carved walnut prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, late 19th c., padded top rail and seat, carved cross splat, rising on turned front supports, approx 36"h, 19.5"w, 21"d
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FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED WALNUT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench walnut prie-dieu prayer kneeler, late 19th c., having padded top rail and seat in damask upholstery, carved cross-form splat, on short cabriole legs, approx 34"h, 19"w, 17"d
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FRENCH ST PAUL CARVED OAK PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH ST PAUL CARVED OAK PRIE-DIEU CABINETFrench carved oak prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., split pediment centering a cross, stepped cornice with dentil molding, twist columns framing depiction of Saint Paul holding a sword and book in relief, two small drawers, paneled cabinet door with monogram, motto reading "Spe fortis," over kneeling platform, approx 83.5"h, 33"w, 25"d
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FRENCH CARVED CROSS PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED CROSS PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench walnut and oak prie-dieu/ prayer chair, late 19th c., padded top rail and seat, twist stiles, carved cross splat with crown of thorns, rising on turned front legs, approx 36"h, 19.5"w, 18.5"d
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FRENCH SPINDLE-BACK PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH SPINDLE-BACK PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., padded top rail and seat, pierced trefoils, spindled back, rising on front turned legs, approx 36.75"h, 18.5"w, 18"d
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FRENCH CARVED CROSS SPLAT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED CROSS SPLAT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., padded top rail and seat in worn mohair upholstery, tack trim, carved cross splat, rising on front cabriole legs, approx 34.25"h, 19.5"w, 20"d
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FRENCH CARVED CROSS SPLAT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED CROSS SPLAT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., padded top rail and seat, striped upholstery with fleur-de-lis pattern, carved backsplat with cross and scrolls, rising on front cabriole legs, ending in whorl feet, approx 35.5"h, 19"w, 20"d
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FRENCH CARVED CROSS PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED CROSS PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench mahogany prie-dieu/ prayer chair, 19th c., padded top rail and seat, with gilt iron tacks, carved cross splat with pierced quatrefoil, rising on turned feet, approx 33"h, 18.5"w, 16.75"d
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FRENCH TURNED CROSS PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH TURNED CROSS PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench turned wood prie-dieu/ prayer chair, 19th c., having floral upholstered top rail and seat, nailhead trim, turned banister back, cross to center, rising on turned legs, with blunt arrow feet, approx 30.5"h, 16.75"w, 18"d, seat height: 10"h
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FRENCH CARVED CROSS SPLAT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED CROSS SPLAT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, late 19th c., padded top rail and seat, frame in a black painted finish, carved cross and trefoil splat, rising on turned front supports, approx 34.5"h, 19"w, 18.25"d
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FRENCH CARVED CROSS SPLAT PRIE-DIEU
FRENCH CARVED CROSS SPLAT PRIE-DIEU PRAYER KNEELERFrench prie-dieu/ prayer kneeler, 19th c., padded top rail and seat in later upholstery, turned stiles centering carved cross splat, rising on turned front legs, approx 35.25"h, 19"w, 18"d