A set of four Louis XV carved giltwood fauteuils

A set of four Louis XV carved giltwood fauteuils by Françoise Reuze, one stamped FRC REUZE, each with cartouche-shaped back, the channelled and carved frame with raised cabochon to cresting and rail, the cabriole legs similarly treated, terminating in scroll feet, upholstered in a tobacco-coloured floral silk.

France, circa 1750.

Provenance:

2007 - Mallett & Son (Antiques) Ltd.

Literature:

A number of pieces by Reuze, including a marquise à la reine, are in the collection of the Musée Carnavalet, Paris (see Anne Forray-Carlier, Le Mobiler du Musée Carnavalet, Dijon, 2000, p.110).

Françoise Laurent Reuze (1716-1799) was awarded maître in 1743. The son of the maître-menuisier, Pierre, Françoise produced seat furniture in the mature Louis XV style characterised by its ample and generous proportions and a fluidity of line. He enjoyed the patronage of Queen Marie-Antoinette and the Swedish Court and flourished in the rue de Cléry for over 50 years.

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This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance

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