18th c. French Sofa Signed M. Cresson

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18th c. French Sofa Signed M. Cresson

About the Item

Michel Cresson was the youngest son of Jean Cresson. In his workshop, "Au Gros Chapelet", on Cléry street he made beautiful seats in the style of Louis XV. These were typically in the same style as the work of his older brother Louis Cresson—of ample proportions and not ornately sculptured. However, some of his works are abundantly decorated such as the majestic Bergère chair, complete with low feet adorned with finely sculpted shells and foliage, which was located recently in the collection of Louis Guiraud (P Kjellberg, 2002).

Before the death of his brother Louis in 1761, Michel Cresson was commissioned to make chairs for the prince de Condé at his residence in Paris, the Palace Bourbon, and his château in Chantilly. Several works attributed to Michel Cresson entered the Louvre in 1989, including two couches and two armchairs (with perfectly inscribed woodwork), and two consoles. They belonged to a number of exceptional pieces of Cresson’s work commissioned by the marquis de Sourches for his château d’Abondant. Two armchairs of this group were shown for sale in Paris on March 16, 1998 with the collection of Jacqueline Delubac (P Kjellberg, 2002).

Not much is known about Michel Cresson’s work after 1773 (P Kjellberg, 2002).

Photo pg. 238
Pair of Louis XV armchairs with rinceaux ornamentation—sculptured foliate branches and garland, 111 x 71 x 57 cm. Paris, March 23 1998; doc Me Kohn.

Photos pg. 239
a. Pair of Louis XV armchairs with decorated moldings, covered with tapestry in a style circa Louis XVI, 96 x's 69 cm. Paris, November 17 2000; doc. Mes Beaussant, Lefèvre.

b. Pair of Louis XV armchairs (of four) decorated with flowers, foliage, ripples, chicorie patterns, and small canals; not inscribed (was part of a body of seats, consoles and other woodwork of the château d’Abondant, now in the Louvre). Paris, March 16 1998 (coll. Jaqueline Delubac); doc. Mes Ribeyre, Baron.

Dimensions:
Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Upholstery,Walnut
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
18th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
Mid 18th c.
Condition:
Excellent condition, down cushion.
Seller Location:
Charleston, SC
Reference Number:
1stDibs: U1012138870178