The decoration of these double doors is closely related to that of the doors in the Salon de la Chapelle, or the Chapel Room, on the second floor of Versailles, carved by Jules Degoullons (ca. 1671–1737) and his associates in 1710. Given the similarities, it is thought that these doors were formerly at Versailles as well, but it has not been possible to establish a precise location.
Credit: Gift of Hubert de Givenchy, in honor of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1988
c. 1710
Carved, painted, and gilded oak; modern gilt bronze
304.8 x 71.1in
1988.142a, b
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