ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CABRIOLE
From French, from cabrioler to caper; from its being based on the leg of a capering animal.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CABRIOLE»
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rpH E MANY forms of the cabriole leg, •*• unlike the common turning, add to the
furniture of which they form a part the grace of long, sweeping lines. This type of
leg. with variations, is adapted to a considerable range of cabinet design, and is ...
The cabriole leg. introduced by 1725-30 in the Windsor chair, was in vogue until
about 1810 and was a survival from the furniture of the Queen Anne era. It used
the hoof foot in many places, and also the pad foot (most popular in present-day ...
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Basic Principles of Classical Ballet: Russian Ballet Technique
Russian Ballet Technique Agrippina I͡Akovlevna Vaganova. toe, and on three
lower yourself again on right foot in demi-plie", and raise the left one sur le cou-
de-pied back. The next balance" will be to the left, i.e. jete" left, etc. CABRIOLE ...
Agrippina I͡Akovlevna Vaganova, 1969
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Ballet Beyond Tradition
underneath propelling the gesture leg higher before landing either in fifth position
(cabriole fermee) or into a tombe. It can also finish on one leg the working leg
held in an extension (cabriole ouverte). Can be performed front, side or back.
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John Townsend: Newport Cabinetmaker
Cabriole furniture stands on tall curved cabriole legs with knees, legs, ankles,
and feet that mimic animal forms. In America between 1730 and 1790 the
cabriole leg was the standard support for seating furniture and tables of all kinds
and for ...
Morrison H. Heckscher, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), 2005
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Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet
Cabriole, petite [jmh-TEET ka-bree-AWL]. Little cabriole. A small cabriole
executed at 45 degrees with little elevation. Cabriole a la seconde [ha-bree-AWL
ah la suh-GAWND]. Cabriole to the second position. Cabriole a la seconde
follows the ...
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Antiques 101: A Crash Course in Everything Antique
The Second Queen Anne Leg Before the 1720s, horizontal wooden braces
called stretchers were often placed between delicate cabriole legs for extra
reinforcement. But by the late 1720s and 1730s, cabriole legs grew stouter and
stronger, ...
Frank Farmer Loomis IV, 2005
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Antiques 101: A Crash Course in Everything Antique
The Second Queen Anne Leg Before the 1720s, horizontal wooden braces
called stretchers were often placed between delicate cabriole legs for extra
reinforcement. But by the late 1720s and 1730s, cabriole legs grew stouter and
stronger, ...
Frank Farmer Loomis, 2005
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Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, McBrewster John, 2010
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The Historical Harpsichord: A Monograph Series in Honor of ...
Throughout continental Europe the international style based on the cabriole leg,
with local variations, was dominant on furniture, including harpsichords and even
pianos, for half a century; but they were evidently not used in England for ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CABRIOLE»
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Treasures: Victorian furniture falling out of style
... portion was thrust out over the body and supported (sometimes) with fancy cabriole legs. This latter "improvement" allowed for more leg room ... «The Idaho Statesman, Jul 15»
Americana, Paintings, and Sporting Art Sold on the Cape
A Boston Queen Anne mahogany tea table, circa 1760, with a tray-style top and cabriole legs (25" x 28¾" x 18½") sold for $4800. A Rhode ... «Maine Antique Digest, Jun 15»
Table's carved eagle is patriotic
The cabriole legs and decorative carving were inspired by earlier periods of design. Many of these tables were made of walnut. Similar tables ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jun 15»
Marc Marquez : "La chute m'a réveillé"
Une cabriole qui aurait pu mal finir : "Je devais être entre 230 et 250 km/h" raconte le pilote qui ne se dépareille jamais de son sourire carnassier. "J'étais un peu ... «Made in MotorSport, Jun 15»
Antiques & Collectibles: Tiger oak vanity
Your factory-built furniture's design features a flat, rectangular top as well as tapered, slightly curved cabriole front legs and straight back legs. «Press of Atlantic City, Jun 15»
Lake Forest police blotter June 19: Person trying to pick up fake …
8:21 p.m. 26900 block of Cabriole. The caller reported a man in a parked car with cats that keep coming in and out of the car. • Disturbance. «OCRegister, Jun 15»
Works by Erte, Thieme, Henri, others will be sold by Ahlers …
... commode with molded serpentine top over a conforming case containing three long molded panel drawers and raised on cabriole legs. «ArtfixDaily, Jun 15»
Freeman's Sale Indicates Market Uptick
... one large drawer in the lower section, all supported on cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet and shells on the knees, sold for $10,625 (est. «Maine Antique Digest, Jun 15»
Q&A ON COLLECTING
The cabriole legs and decorative carving were inspired by earlier periods of design. Many of these tables were made of walnut. Similar tables ... «NewsOK.com, Jun 15»
Three things to do this week: June 12
Meet and greet. Meet Lake Forest City Councilman Jim Gardner 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Foothill Ranch Library, 27002 Cabriole. Cost: Free. «OCRegister, Jun 15»
