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The brothers Louis (1706-1761) and Michel Cresson (1709-1781), maître in 1738 and 1740, respectively.
The Cresson dynasty of menuisiers was founded by Charles and Jean Cresson during the Règence and continued by Jean-Baptiste, Louis I, René and Michel during the first half of the eighteenth century. The Cressons, among the most talented menuisiers of the era, shared a workshop on the rue de Cléry au Gros Chapelet and not surprisingly, there are common traits in all their documented work. The carving to the present fauteuils closely resembles that on a walnut example preserved in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris (inventory no. 32634), formerly in the collection of David David-Weill. Although none of these fauteuils are stamped, the distinctive carving at the ears is closely associated with the work of Louis, suggesting his atelier as their origin.
The Cresson dynasty of menuisiers was founded by Charles and Jean Cresson during the Règence and continued by Jean-Baptiste, Louis I, René and Michel during the first half of the eighteenth century. The Cressons, among the most talented menuisiers of the era, shared a workshop on the rue de Cléry au Gros Chapelet and not surprisingly, there are common traits in all their documented work. The carving to the present fauteuils closely resembles that on a walnut example preserved in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris (inventory no. 32634), formerly in the collection of David David-Weill. Although none of these fauteuils are stamped, the distinctive carving at the ears is closely associated with the work of Louis, suggesting his atelier as their origin.
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Lot 71
Sale 23085
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ATTRIBUTED TO LOUIS CRESSON AND MICHEL CRESSON, CIRCA 1730-1740
A SET OF FOUR EARLY LOUIS XV GILT-WALNUT FAUTEUILS
Estimate: USD 30,000 - 50,000
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Lot 71
Sale 23085
ATTRIBUTED TO LOUIS CRESSON AND MICHEL CRESSON, CIRCA 1730-1740
A SET OF FOUR EARLY LOUIS XV GILT-WALNUT FAUTEUILS
Estimate: USD 30,000 - 50,000
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