Offered by Schoppmann Art and Antiques
Fauteuil à la Reine
Natural beech
Pegged joints
Stamped on the back rail, trace of label
Dimensions : H. 83 ; Seat height 40 ; W. 68 ; D. 54 (cm.)
Paris, circa 1750-60
Ample, soberly molded armchair à la Reine. It rests on four curved legs ending in scrolls or “chaussons”. It has a curved belt, whiplash-shaped armrests and a curved top.
Nicolas-Quinibert Foliot (1706-1776)
One of the greatest carpenters of Louis XV's time. Supplier to the Crown, he surrounded himself with the best sculptors, including Babel, Dupré and his nephew.
A royal model
During the reign of Louis XV, several important Foliot deliveries are known for their simple, yet dignified and elegant furniture. Rare examples are preserved today at the Mobilier National, Versailles and the JP Getty Museum. The American institution presents a pair of armchairs very similar to ours.
Work in comparison :
- a pair of armchairs delivered for Versailles circa 1762 (last photo), J. Paul Getty, inv.70.DA.70.
Condition report: assemblies without play, upholstered in new Rubelli silk.
Delevery information :
All our objects are visible in Paris. Worldwide delivery by DHL.
