Why You’ll Love It
This exquisite OOAK Neoclassical bout de pied bench by Gilbert 'Gil' Mena (2019) showcases masterful precision woodworking and micro painting in elegant French antique style. Hand-carved wood with a soft gilt finish frames a richly patterned silk upholstered seat, creating refined texture and warmth.
A standout feature is the trio of tiny Limoges-style plaques, each hand-painted with delicate pastoral scenes in oil. Details like the guilloché apron, rosette corner blocks, and tapered saber legs enhance its authenticity. Signed and dated, it’s a perfect accent for a bedroom, salon, or dressing room vignette.
Details
Materials: Wood, silk
Measurements: 1:12 scale; 1 ½" tall x 3 ½" long
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist / Maker: Gilbert “Gil” Mena
Provenance: Miss Seattle Collection
Please Note: You are purchasing the OOAK Neoclassical miniature bout de pied bench by Gilbert “Gil” Mena (2019). Everything else you see is not included, but is used to demonstrate scale suggestions.
