Bidspirit auction | Bergère ”Maucuy” Chair

Bergère ”Maucuy” Chair - Bergère ”Maucuy” Chair This brand new bergère ”Maucuy” is a virtuosic expression of mid-18th-century Louis XV style, handcrafted from solid beechwood to embody the sensual elegance and fluid ornamentation of the French Rococo, produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. As an authentic reproduction of a period antique, the frame is characterized by a complete rejection of straight lines, featuring a tall, incurved backrest that sweeps into protective sides and set-back armrests adorned with padded manchettes. The entire frame is finished in a sophisticated lacquered cream with hand-painted copper leaf insets that accentuate the high-relief fleurette sculptures at the center of the arched top rail and the deep serpentine apron. This organic silhouette is supported by four classic cabriole legs featuring pronounced floral carvings at the knees and terminating in refined scrolled volute feet. Adhering to the highest standards of French savoir-faire, the piece utilizes traditional upholstery with a thick, loose seat cushion for superior comfort and is expertly finished in a luxury blue mohair velvet, secured by a continuous row of brass nailhead trim (cloutage). This piece represents the pinnacle of French decorative arts from an ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) that has integrated eight foundational trades—including cabinetmaking, upholstery, and specialized gilding—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 805]