Duchess Broken Into Two Parts, Louis XVI Period, Circa 1785.

Broken duchess in two parts, Louis XVI period, circa 1785. Elegant and very decorative model of a broken duchess in 2 elements, Parisian work from the Louis XVI period whose production is similar to the models made by Adrien-Pierre Dupain, master carpenter in 1772. A model very similar to a broken duchess is kept at the Château de la Motte Tilly in the Aube, we find there the "hat" shape which crowns the backs, "it draws two ascending curves which stop a low arched pediment, arrangement called a hat by the Cabinet des Modes of March 1786. ". Was of beautiful quality of manufacture in beech with original paint, molding and neoclassical ornamentation including gadroon sculptures on the tops of the backs as well as 4-leaf rosettes on the connecting dice, grooved background on the descents of the backs, fluting and rudentures on the armrest consoles as well as on the feet. Very comfortable and spacious model, can be used as a day bed. Seat wood in good condition, stable and solid, the upholstery has just been redone, the feather cushions too, the whole has been covered with a fabric from the house of Casal, nature imaginaire coton, Lauréats collection, this fabric was awarded the Toile de Jouy 2020 prize - public prize - designed by Coralie Camarassa Ferreira. Studded finish made from the "fusarolle" pattern from the neoclassical repertoire alternating shuttles and pearls. Source: "seats, French furniture" by Guillaume Janneau published by Jacques Fréal. Dimensions: Total length: 210 cm Head length: 120 cm Foot length: 90 cm Seat height: 46 cm Large back height: 96 cm Small back height: 82 cm Width: 75 cm