Attributed to Nicolas Simon Courtois received master in 1766, he lives rue de Charonne, then rue de Lappe n° 30 in 1792 at the time of his son's marriage. He is always mentioned as a carpenter.
A similar armchair is reproduced in P. Kjellberg, le mobilier français du 18e siècle, éd. de l'amateur, 1989, p. 193
H: 90 cm diam: 33.5 cm Set of four high selettes resting on three arched legs joined by a strut supporting a gilded wooden vase.
H: 92 cm W: 145 cm D: 57 cm Mahogany and ebony chest of drawers, the front with a slight central projection opens with three drawers in the waist and two drawers separated by a crossbar. Each drawer Read more...
Important painted beechwood armchair, white color and gondola shape, very finely carved with foliage, flowers, rosettes and ribbons tied. It rests on cambered feet with scrolls. Stamped by Pothier, received master Read more...