Jean-baptiste Séné, Superb Small Sofa Stamped Louis XVI Period.

In terms of sculpture and elegance, this small sofa gives us a glimpse of the quintessence of cabinetmaking in seats from the Louis XVI period.
In its original gilding, this sofa is stamped by the Master cabinetmaker-sculptor: Jean-Baptiste Claude SÉNÉ (1747-1803).

Great richness of sculpture, present on the whole of the sofa. Rows of pearls, oval friezes, flowers and leaves.
Straight backrest with a small gadrooned vase sculpted at the ends. Superb armrests with detached columns in fluted balusters ending in windings.
The four tapered and fluted legs. Beautiful silk and velvet upholstery, worn on part of the seat and armrests.

Perfect stability, without any reinforcement.

Very good condition. Original gilding to clean according to your taste.

Louis XVI period.

Stamped I.B.SENE, for Jean-Baptiste Claude SÉNÉ (1747-1803). Stamp faded, revealed with white chalk.

Dimensions:
Height 93 cm
Length 128 cm
Depth 68 cm Jean Baptiste Claude SÉNÉ (1747-1803). (Source from "French furniture and cabinetmakers of the 18th century" by Pierre Kjellberg.) - carpenter and seat sculptor - master's degree obtained on May 10, 1769 Like Georges Jacob, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené is considered the greatest French carpenter from the reign of Louis XVI. Known for his very large production as well as for the longevity of his fame, eldest son of the carpenter Claude I Sené, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené stands out unequivocally as the most famous of the Parisian carpenters of his lineage. From rue de Cléry to the “Gros Chapelet” sign where he works, his talent quickly arouses great interest. Sené devoted the first years of his career to serving a private clientele to whom he delivered Louis XVI chairs with pure, neat, refined, well-proportioned, yet classic lines. From 1785 to 1791, he figured with Jean-Baptiste Boulard among the regular suppliers of the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne. He then benefited from orders for the castles of Saint-Cloud, Versailles, Fontainebleau or even Compiègne from the King, from the Queen, but also for several members of the royal family, for whom he made seats of the highest and finest quality. As with all of my art objects and furniture, I am very careful to be able to offer them to you at a very low expert estimate. On request, I manage for you the delivery in France as well as internationally. Shipping methods depend on your location. Contact me to know the amount and prepare the organization of your delivery. I make sure that special care is taken to ensure that your purchases are packaged and protected appropriately. Not putting all of my Furniture and Works of Art on Proantic, I invite you to follow my Instagram account where you can enjoy all the news: @monantiquaire All my Furniture and Works of Art On my Website: https://www.mon-antiquaire.com/ I look forward to your visit, Géraldine Buisson