Bidspirit auction | Pouf rond ”Beaudry” in Louis

Pouf rond ”Beaudry” in Louis XV styleThis brand new pouf rond ”Beaudry” in Louis XV style is an - Pouf rond ”Beaudry” in Louis XV styleThis brand new pouf rond ”Beaudry” in Louis XV style is an exquisite embodiment of Rococo grace, handcrafted from solid beechwood to ensure a foundation of lasting durability for its intricate sculptural work, produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. Reflecting the mid-18th-century movement away from formal rigidity toward a more fluid and organic aesthetic, the piece features a generously upholstered luxury seat pad finished with meticulously applied brass nailhead trim (cloutage) that traces the rhythmic, scalloped contours of the frame. The ”Beaudry” model is defined by sophisticated hand-carved details, including a seat rail with a deep serpentine profile and multiple layers of molding that sweep in a continuous, uninterrupted curve. Eschewing the blocky corner dies of later periods, the transition between the apron and the four elegant cabriole legs is seamless and organic, with each leg featuring hand-carved vertical channeling and terminating in refined scrolled volute feet that reinforce the naturalistic themes of the period. Measuring 14 inches (38 cm) in height and 18 inches (47 cm) in diameter, this pouf represents the pinnacle of French decorative arts from an ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) that has integrated eight foundational trades across eight generations of family expertise since 1812. Ateliers Allot is a prestigious French family institution established in 1812 and headquartered on Rue de Vaugirard with showrooms in Paris, renowned for its mastery of traditional cabinetmaking and the rare ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) label. Spanning eight generations of expertise, the firm seamlessly integrates the eight foundational trades of fine furniture—including cabinetmaking, woodcarving, marquetry, and gilding—to produce and restore exquisite hand made pieces ranging from the Louis XIV era to contemporary bespoke designs entirely in-house, they offer an unparalleled level of historical authenticity, serving as a global benchmark for French decorative arts and ”art de vivre” [LOC 774]