Adrien-Pierre Dupain Pair of Louis XVI period lacquered wood chairs circa 1780
A pair of very fine seats in perfect condition.
The seats of Adrien-Pierre Dupain are rare in the Art Market, as they are highly valued by collectors.
A pair of chairs called "à la Reine" in molded and carved beechwood, lacquered cream, enhanced with small flowers painted in blue, the backs with paintings, they rest on beautiful fluted legs. elle reposent sur de beaux pieds fuselés cannelés.
Beautiful French work stamped on the belts Dupain and stamped of the "Jurande des Menuisiers Ébénistes JME", circa 1780, French Louis XVI period.
Measurements armchairs: H 32.67 In - W 17.32 In - D 15.74 In - Seat high 14.56 In.
Nos chaises sont en parfait état de conservation générale. Les garnitures de sangles à l’ancienne et le bourrage en crin vient d’être revu en gardant un maximum d’éléments anciens. Cette paire de fauteuils est recouvert d’un magnifique tissu italien tissé de motifs floraux dans les couleurs Bleues.
Biography Adrien-Pierre Dupain:
Received as a master in Paris in 1772, this skilled carpenter established himself on rue de Charonne, in Paris.
Adrien-Pierre Dupain was a supplier to the crown, he produced seats for Queen Marie Antoinette for the Château de Saint-Cloud and obtained numerous orders for the Court of the King of France.
He also supplied many upholsterers and furniture dealers.
Its production slowed down during the Revolution, resumed actively until the beginning of the French Empire period.
Museums:
Louis XVI chair - Louvre Museum.
Two armchairs and three chairs Louis XVI - Musée Nissim de Camondo.
Sofa, four armchairs, and four chairs Louis XVI - Château de Versailles.
Bibliography:
The French Furniture of the XVIIIth Century - Pierre Kjellberg - Les Éditions de l'Amateur - 2008.
The cabinetmakers of the 18th century - Count François de Salverte - Les Éditions d'Art et d'Histoire - 1934.
