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A FRENCH GRAY-PAINTED BENCH
Lot 408

A FRENCH GRAY-PAINTED BENCH

WITH AN EMPIRE SAVONNERIE BENCH COVER, CIRCA 1810

Closed8 February 2017

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A FRENCH GRAY-PAINTED BENCH
WITH AN EMPIRE SAVONNERIE BENCH COVER, CIRCA 1810
The cover design attributed to Jacques-Louis de la Hamayde de Saint-Ange-Desmaison
19 in. (48 cm.) high, 77 ½ in. (195.5 cm.) wide, 34 in. (86 cm.) deep

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The design of this bench cover is attributed to Jacques-Louis de la Hamayde de Saint-Ange-Desmaison, known as Saint-Ange (1780-1860). Saint-Ange was one of the most popular and influential carpet designers during the late Empire and Restauration period. After studying with the French designers Percier and Fontaine, he eventually became the primary designer for the Mobilier Imperial, designing not only carpets but even porcelain for Sèvres.