European Furniture & Decorative Arts Sale Will Highlight Jean-Baptiste-Claude Séne’s Canapé From 1780
Jul 19, 2022 10:00 CDTJean-Baptiste-Claude Séne was among the prominent French furniture makers during the reign of Louis XVI. Séne was born to a renowned family of furniture and cabinet craftsmen. His grandfather established a workshop, which was inherited by Séne in 1769. A 1780 painted canapé designed by Séne is featured in the upcoming European Furniture & Decorative Arts sale, Session I, presented by Hindman. The piece shows an example of the Louis XVI style. Embellished with geometrical motifs, the furniture piece has straight legs with a ball foot.
The sale also highlights a pair of Baccarat cut glass torchères. A French luxury brand, Baccarat is internationally known for producing crystal products. Over the years, the company has accumulated famous clientele including the Romanovs and Tsar Alexander II. The available torchères were made in the 20th century. According to the lot essay, the presented lot illustrates the Russian Imperial Family’s fondness for Baccarat. Explore the entire catalog and register to bid online by visiting Hindman.
Lot Categories:
Collectibles, Decorative Arts, Furniture (364)# of Lots:
364Price Range:
$500 - $50,000Interesting lots include:
Item Image | Item Name | Estimate |
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A Pair of Baccarat Cut Glass Tsarine Twenty-Four-Light Torchères | Estimate: | |
A French Gilt Bronze Double-Sided Tabernacle Encasing Two Enameled Plaques on Marble Pedestal | Estimate: | |
A Rare and Large Meissen Porcelain Covered Urn | Estimate: | |
A Pair of Regency Mahogany Terrestrial and Celestial Fifteen-Inch Library Globes | Estimate: | |
A Flemish Verdure Wool Tapestry | Estimate: |
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