Gilbert Mena Neoclassical Miniature Limoges Plaque Bout De Pied Bench (2019)

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Vendor: Gilbert Mena
Type: Bedroom Furniture
Price: 535.50

Why You’ll Love It

This exquisite OOAK Neoclassical miniature bout de pied bench by Gilbert “Gil” Mena (2019) is a masterfully crafted example of fine artisan furniture in miniature, combining elegant French antique design with the artist’s renowned skill in micro painting and precision woodworking. Traditionally placed at the foot of a bed, a bout de pied bench adds both refinement and function to a room, making it a beautiful accent piece for bedrooms, salons, or dressing rooms in a dollhouse interior.

The bench is constructed from hand-carved wood finished in a soft gold gilt, with an exquisitely ornamented apron featuring a delicate guilloché (interlaced) pattern that runs along the length of the frame. The top is upholstered in a richly patterned multi-colored silk textile, giving the piece a sense of antique textile elegance.

One of the most remarkable features is the presence of three tiny circular Limoges-style plaques, mounted within decorative frames along the apron on three sides. Each plaque contains an incredibly detailed hand-painted pastoral landscape scene, created using real oil paint and ultra-fine brushes, a technique for which Gil Mena is especially admired in the miniature world.

The bench is further enhanced with square rosette corner blocks where the legs meet the frame and beautifully shaped tapered saber legs, reinforcing its French Neoclassical influence. The underside bears the artist’s signature, signed and dated by Gil Mena in 2019, confirming its authenticity and place within the artist’s body of work.

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.