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Artemis Enchères

268 - A Queen’s armchair in moulded and carved walnut, with a curv…
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Estimate €400 - €600
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Description
A Queen’s armchair in moulded and carved walnut, with a curved backrest decorated with small floral motifs, armrests finished with scrolls, resting on four curved legs Marked by Michel CRESSON, who was granted his master’s certificate in 1740 Louis XV period Height 92 cm; width 69 cm; depth 55 cm Upholstered in tapestry with an elegant design against a floral background in shades of beige, orange and brown Michel CRESSON, who was admitted as a master in 1740 and was the younger brother of Louis CRESSON, distinguished himself in the art of chair-making and took over many of his brother’s designs upon the latter’s death. His workshop was located in the chair-makers’ quarter on Rue de Cléry. He received prestigious commissions, including those from the Prince of Condé for the furnishings of the Palais Bourbon in Paris and the Château de Chantilly, and supplied chairs to Louise-Elisabeth, Duchess of Parma, in Rome. Michel Cresson retired from business in the mid-1770s. THE CONDITION OF THE LOTS IS NOT SPECIFIED IN THE CATALOGUE ENTRIES. Please contact us to obtain a condition report: [email protected]
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 2:00 PM
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Artemis Auctions and Eddy Ouvrard
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