Wallrocks

Wallrocks specialise in fine 18th & 19th century European antique furniture. Established for over 45 years and with a significant family history in antiques which dates back to the early 1920s, Wallrocks are highly trusted purveyors of stunning antique pieces that range from French Provincial, Louis XV and XVI, Regency, French Empire and more.

Our antiques are selected specifically for their quality, design and craftsmanship and Wallrocks guarantees the authenticity of our entire collection. We understand the difficulties of buying online. As such we invest in the safe delivery of our furniture all over Australia and personally pack our antiques. Should our pieces arrive and are not as we’ve described we provide a 100% refund. Jessica Wallrock 21 Crosby Road, Albion Brisbane QLD 4010 07 3862 2253 0407 590 977 jessica@wallrocks.com.au www.wallrocks.com.au

Late 18th century English

George III north country oak

pot-board dresser, the original oak plank top supported on an oak serpentine frieze with three moulded drawers and later 19th century handles supported on turned baluster legs joined by a pot shelf. c. 1790. (L172 x D425 x H870mm).

$14,500

(includes cleaning, waxing and repairs)

19th century French Louis

XV walnut chaise longue, the well carved back and arms in the form of shells, flowers and acanthus leaves embellished with gilt highlights around an upholstered back and seat supported on six cabriole legs. c. 1870. (L1930 x W720 x H980mm).

$9,800

(price includes restoration, excludes upholstery)

An important 19th century marquetry cabinet by notable French cabinetmaker Diehl, Paris. c. 1865. An exceptional French walnut, purple heart and satinwood breakfront marquetry cabinet, the original shaped and moulded marble top above a frieze inlaid with satinwood flowers above three profusely inlaid panels, the single door with central inlaid motif in the form of a vase of neo-classical form holding flowers bordered by ribbons, oak leaves, flowers, swags and a satyr in various exotic timbers of satinwood, boxwood, sycamore in a purpleheart and burr-walnut ground further bordered by geometric purple-heart and satinwood inlays flanked by a pair of coloured inlaid panels of ribbons and maple leaves. Footnote: Charles-Guillaume Diehl (1811-1885) was a highly prestigious 19th century furniture maker, famous for his production of exceptionally designed cabinets. Of German origin, Diehl moved to Paris in 1840 and established a large workshop, which boasted a workforce of around six hundred employees by 1870. Diehl achieved success at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London and at all major international exhibitions thereafter, which garnered him a reputation for the production of high quality, unique pieces. Diehl's luxury furniture was immensely popular with both Parisian and international elite clientele and his works remain highly prized to this day; many can be found in important collections and institutions worldwide, including the Muse d’Orsay in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. (H1060 x W1260 x D440mm). $37,500

A pair of large 19th century French mahogany armchairs, the moulded and carved top rail in well figured, high quality mahogany around deep buttoned leather backs, flanked by pairs of carved and moulded arms joined by a comfortable, large leather seat, raised on turned, tapering, fluted legs. These chairs have significant stature. c. 1870. (L630 x D750 x H1000mm). $10,500 An exceptional 19th century pair of French marble cassolettes, of classical vase form, the beautiful green, grey and charcoal marble with finely cast original gilded bronze mounts in the form of ribbons and scrolling acanthus leaves. In superb original condition retaining original gold leaf. c. 1890. (W220 x D170 x H500mm). $10,500