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A pair of Régence carved giltwood fauteuils, circa 1720
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A pair of Régence carved giltwood fauteuils, circa 1720
on cabriole legs, the back and seat upholstered in polychrome floral needlework, possibly Saint Cyr, worked in tent stitch with exuberant multiple flowering plant from small island against white ground, surrounded by trellis work bullrushes and a large, stylised shell motif, against a pale blue ground, with complementary needlework on padded arms
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These fauteuils (armchairs) are upholstered in remarkable needlework retaining its rich, vibrant colours. The form of the chairs is typical of the French Régence style, moving away from the formality and grandiosity in decoration during the pinnacle of Louis XIV’s reign. While elements of decoration had begun to relax during Louis XVI’s old age, it was during Philippe d’Orléans’ reign as prince regent during Louis XV’s minority that this trend accelerated. The heart of aristocratic life moved away from Versailles to Paris, where more intimate salons replaced formal hierarchies and rituals at the centralised palace. In chair design, this change manifested itself as a softness expressed in curvaceous forms: in many senses, this is the first phase of the Rococo style, though with more restraint and symmetry than the Rococo would later display. The pierced carving and the scallop shell motif on this fauteuil are typical of Régence decoration, as is the broad seat with armrests set further back than the front legs, a shape which is set to have developed to accommodate the increasing width of hoop skirts in early eighteenth-century womenswear.
on cabriole legs, the back and seat upholstered in polychrome floral needlework, possibly Saint Cyr, worked in tent stitch with exuberant multiple flowering plant from small island against white ground, surrounded by trellis work bullrushes and a large, stylised shell motif, against a pale blue ground, with complementary needlework on padded arms
Saleroom notice
This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Catalogue note
These fauteuils (armchairs) are upholstered in remarkable needlework retaining its rich, vibrant colours. The form of the chairs is typical of the French Régence style, moving away from the formality and grandiosity in decoration during the pinnacle of Louis XIV’s reign. While elements of decoration had begun to relax during Louis XVI’s old age, it was during Philippe d’Orléans’ reign as prince regent during Louis XV’s minority that this trend accelerated. The heart of aristocratic life moved away from Versailles to Paris, where more intimate salons replaced formal hierarchies and rituals at the centralised palace. In chair design, this change manifested itself as a softness expressed in curvaceous forms: in many senses, this is the first phase of the Rococo style, though with more restraint and symmetry than the Rococo would later display. The pierced carving and the scallop shell motif on this fauteuil are typical of Régence decoration, as is the broad seat with armrests set further back than the front legs, a shape which is set to have developed to accommodate the increasing width of hoop skirts in early eighteenth-century womenswear.
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A pair of Régence carved giltwood fauteuils, circa 1720
on cabriole legs, the back and seat upholstered in polychrome floral needlework, possibly Saint Cyr, worked in tent stitch with exuberant multiple flowering plant from small island against white ground, surrounded by trellis work bullrushes and a large, stylised shell motif, against a pale blue ground, with complementary needlework on padded arms
Saleroom notice
This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Catalogue note
These fauteuils (armchairs) are upholstered in remarkable needlework retaining its rich, vibrant colours. The form of the chairs is typical of the French Régence style, moving away from the formality and grandiosity in decoration during the pinnacle of Louis XIV’s reign. While elements of decoration had begun to relax during Louis XVI’s old age, it was during Philippe d’Orléans’ reign as prince regent during Louis XV’s minority that this trend accelerated. The heart of aristocratic life moved away from Versailles to Paris, where more intimate salons replaced formal hierarchies and rituals at the centralised palace. In chair design, this change manifested itself as a softness expressed in curvaceous forms: in many senses, this is the first phase of the Rococo style, though with more restraint and symmetry than the Rococo would later display. The pierced carving and the scallop shell motif on this fauteuil are typical of Régence decoration, as is the broad seat with armrests set further back than the front legs, a shape which is set to have developed to accommodate the increasing width of hoop skirts in early eighteenth-century womenswear.
on cabriole legs, the back and seat upholstered in polychrome floral needlework, possibly Saint Cyr, worked in tent stitch with exuberant multiple flowering plant from small island against white ground, surrounded by trellis work bullrushes and a large, stylised shell motif, against a pale blue ground, with complementary needlework on padded arms
Saleroom notice
This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Catalogue note
These fauteuils (armchairs) are upholstered in remarkable needlework retaining its rich, vibrant colours. The form of the chairs is typical of the French Régence style, moving away from the formality and grandiosity in decoration during the pinnacle of Louis XIV’s reign. While elements of decoration had begun to relax during Louis XVI’s old age, it was during Philippe d’Orléans’ reign as prince regent during Louis XV’s minority that this trend accelerated. The heart of aristocratic life moved away from Versailles to Paris, where more intimate salons replaced formal hierarchies and rituals at the centralised palace. In chair design, this change manifested itself as a softness expressed in curvaceous forms: in many senses, this is the first phase of the Rococo style, though with more restraint and symmetry than the Rococo would later display. The pierced carving and the scallop shell motif on this fauteuil are typical of Régence decoration, as is the broad seat with armrests set further back than the front legs, a shape which is set to have developed to accommodate the increasing width of hoop skirts in early eighteenth-century womenswear.
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