Louis XVI-style 3-seater Sofa In Rechampi, With Upholstery By David Teniers, Late 18th Century
Artist: David Teniers ?
This Louis XVI three-seater sofa, dating from the late 18th century, embodies classic elegance.
The frame is crafted from finely carved wood and finished in white, highlighting the purity of its lines.
Its rectangular backrest is adorned with a frieze of pilasters and foliage motifs of great finesse.
The armrests, topped with connecting blocks carved with rosettes, rest on fluted legs.
The entire structure is supported by a base of seven tapered, fluted, and serrated legs.
Four legs support the front crossbar, while three legs reinforce the back of the seat.
The upholstery features a remarkable period tapestry in muted, subtle tones.
The subject matter depicts a genre scene animated by figures in a village landscape.
This pastoral and picturesque repertoire draws direct inspiration from the famous compositions of David Teniers the Younger.
This eminent 17th-century Brussels artist profoundly influenced the tapestry weavers of the following century.
The cartoons for his works were widely reproduced by the prestigious Beauvais Manufactory.
This piece could therefore be attributed to the Beauvais workshops, famous for their rural scenes.
The upper panel depicts villagers going about their daily activities near a thatched cottage and a distant bell tower.
The lower panel extends this bucolic scene by depicting a pack donkey and grazing livestock.
A precious testament to its age and centuries-old use, this original tapestry shows signs of wear and faded areas.
These marks of age authenticate its history without detracting from the piece’s poetic charm.
Dimensions:
The frame is crafted from finely carved wood and finished in white, highlighting the purity of its lines.
Its rectangular backrest is adorned with a frieze of pilasters and foliage motifs of great finesse.
The armrests, topped with connecting blocks carved with rosettes, rest on fluted legs.
The entire structure is supported by a base of seven tapered, fluted, and serrated legs.
Four legs support the front crossbar, while three legs reinforce the back of the seat.
The upholstery features a remarkable period tapestry in muted, subtle tones.
The subject matter depicts a genre scene animated by figures in a village landscape.
This pastoral and picturesque repertoire draws direct inspiration from the famous compositions of David Teniers the Younger.
This eminent 17th-century Brussels artist profoundly influenced the tapestry weavers of the following century.
The cartoons for his works were widely reproduced by the prestigious Beauvais Manufactory.
This piece could therefore be attributed to the Beauvais workshops, famous for their rural scenes.
The upper panel depicts villagers going about their daily activities near a thatched cottage and a distant bell tower.
The lower panel extends this bucolic scene by depicting a pack donkey and grazing livestock.
A precious testament to its age and centuries-old use, this original tapestry shows signs of wear and faded areas.
These marks of age authenticate its history without detracting from the piece’s poetic charm.
Dimensions:
- Width: 180 cm.
- Backrest height: 93 cm.
- Seat height: 42 cm.
- Total depth: 66 cm.
- Seat depth: 50 cm.
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1 600 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Painted wood
Width: 180 cm
Height: 93 cm
Depth: 66 cm
Reference (ID): 1812941
Availability: In stock
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