Cresson l'Ainé (attributed) Carved beechwood desk chair with cane back, Regence period circa 1715-1723
A beautiful Regence period armchair with a cane background, molded and carved, the straight back, the armrests moved as well as the uprights on which they rest, the front belt arched, the cambered legs joined by an X-shaped crosspiece. Ornamentation of acanthus leaves, shells, scrolls, and waves. The quality and the nervousness of the sculptures of the decoration indicate the work of a Master sculptor, work that we bring closer to the production of Rene Cresson, called Cresson the Elder.
The quality and the nervousness of the sculptures of the decoration indicate the work of a Master sculptor, work that we bring closer to the production of Rene Cresson, called Cresson the Elder.
Interesting and elegant French work of the Regence period circa 1715-1723, attributed to René Cresson, known as Cresson l'Ainé, who was received as Master in 1738.
Measurements: H 36.22 In. - W 23.81 In - D 19.68 In. - H seat 17.12 In.
In very fine condition. New backrest and seat in Havana leather with gold caster decoration, made by our craftsman.
Biography:
René Cresson (circa 1705-av. 1749) - carpenter - master's degree obtained on January 28, 1738: Born into a large family of carpenters, René Cresson is the author of only a small stamped production.
René Cresson comes from a long line of carpenters in seats of this name, all members of the same family. Son of Jean Cresson, elder brother of Louis and Michel. His sister married one of his colleagues, Jean Nadal. He had a son, also a carpenter, named Nicolas Michel. He worked in the rue de Cléry, under the sign of "Saint-Nicolas". He left behind only a small number of works marked with his stamp, "Cresson l'Aîné". He made a few large armchairs decorated with pomegranates and gadrooned leaves in a softened Regency style, but also chairs and caned armchairs with similar motifs.
Museums:
Fauteuil à la reine – Musée du Louvre.
Bibliography:
Le Mobilier Français du XVIIIème Siècle – Pierre Kjellberg – Les Éditions de l’Amateur – 1989.
Les ébénistes du XVIIIe siècle – Comte François de Salverte – Les éditions d’Art et d’Histoire – 1934.
