Shepherdess In Golden Wood Stamped Nadal The Elder

Bergere in gilded wood resting on four rudent fluted legs surmounted by a thimble framing a flower. The uprights and crosspieces of the seat are molded and are carved with a frieze of posts. The top of the backrest is in the shape of a “policeman's hat” and surmounted on either side by two pine cones. Stamped Nadal l'ainé Louis XVI Period Usual restorations, modern upholstery H. 101 x W. 73 x D. 55.5 cm The seat we present is stamped Nadal l'aîné, for the carpenter Jean-René Nadal. Son of Jean Nadal, he too decided to continue the family tradition and obtained his master's degree in 1756. His production consisted of both Louis XV and Louis XVI works. He ceased his activities around 1780. A remarkable carpenter, his works are always of high quality. He works for the Crown and the Count of Artois in particular.