104 - RARE SET OF ELEVEN DECORATIVE PANELS FROM THE CHÂTEAU DE FONTAINEBLEAU

RARE SET OF ELEVEN DECORATIVE PANELS FROM THE CHÂTEAU DE FONTAINEBLEAU Set of 11 rectangular wood paneling panels with polychrome painted decoration, comprising: A set of 11 rectangular wood paneling panels with polychrome painted decoration, comprising: - a large panel adorned with the stylized intertwined “AL” monogram of King Louis XIII and his wife Anne of Austria within a foliated pattern, gilded on a white background; - four medium-sized panels, two of which feature the intertwined “AL” monogram beneath a royal crown with fleur-de-lis, set within a gilded cut-out cartouche on a green background, framed by polychrome volutes and palmettes, the other two featuring a polychrome depiction of a vestal virgin’s head, framed by vine leaves and a bunch of grapes; the reverse of these four panels is centered with a mascaron motif; - six paneling panels monogrammed “AL” beneath a stylized crown within a border of polychrome floral garlands; the reverse is decorated with a frieze of small flowers and foliage, rendered in shades of white on a gold background. A few missing pieces; in good overall condition. Louis XIII period, circa 1630. H. 64.5 x W. 90 cm (for the large panel). H. 57 x W. 42 cm (for the 4 medium panels). H. 17 x W. 40 cm (for the small panels). Provenance These panels, likely originating from the woodwork of a door, were classified as historic monuments as originating from the Château de Fontainebleau by two decrees dated May 14 and June 18, 1975. Several similar panels, from the same period and also decorated on both sides, can be found on a number of interior doors and shutters still in place at the Palace of Fontainebleau. Designated as a Historic Monument under the category of “object” on June 18, 1975 (No. PM77000671), originating from the Vieux Logis, a former building that belonged to the King’s Administration. These panelings must therefore remain on French territory following the auction.