Shepherdess Louis XVI Stamped Louis Nicolas Mariette

French work, 18th century Louis XVI period Shepherdess in beech called a Louis XVI period medallion stamped by the master cabinetmaker Louis Nicolas Mariette. (1770/1786) under the crosspiece. Entirely reupholstered according to the rules of the Art, work with high quality fabric and trimmings, upholsterer from father to son since 1880. MARIETTE Nicolas-Louis Nicolas-Louis Mariette - Carpenter in seats. Master on October 1, 1770. After having lived in rue de la Roquette, he lived in rue de Charenton until around 1786. Brother of Claude-Louis Mariette, left a much more complete work, with a more flexible, more delicate and more refined line . Nicolas-Louis Mariette, brother of Claude-Louis, had worked for more than twenty years as a free worker when he acquired his master's degree on October 1, 1770. After having lived in rue de la Roquette, at the "Roy de Naples", he resided in rue de Charenton until around 1786. This carpenter produced good sculpted works, such as bedsteads "with grooves, candles and tailpieces". Under Louis XV, Nicolas-Louis Mariette made delightful cabriolet armchairs, in the manner of Falconet. Under Louis XVI, the light and fine manner of Nicolas-Louis was to assert itself. Nicolas Louis Mariette deserves an enviable place in the phalanx of good 18th century seat manufacturers.