A GERMAN ROCOCO GILTWOOD SETTEE,

CIRCA 1730,

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A GERMAN ROCOCO GILTWOOD SETTEE,
Circa 1730,
the padded back, arms and seat cushion upholstered in green velvet, carved overall with ruffled rocaille shell clasps issuing trailing acanthus and flowering vines, the arm supports above cabriole legs
56in. (142cm.) long

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Please note that the consignor of this lot has decided to donate a portion of their proceeds to the New York Police and Fireman, Widows & Children's Benefit Fund.

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The intricate, delicate carving found on this sofa can be associated with the style and work found in the Französischen Hofkistlerei or 'French furniture workshop to the court', founded by Maximilian II (1662-1726) in Munich in the early 18th century. Exiled in Paris between 1705-1715, Maximilian became an advocate of French taste upon his return to Munich and encouraged French craftsmen to his workshop as well as sending his own craftsmen to train in Paris. The workshop employed over eighty cabinet-makers and joiners and was overseen by the architect Joseph Effner, who himself had spent several years training in Paris. Whilst Effner was responsible for many of the designs, much of the work was executed by Johann-Adam Pichler, who had also spent time in Paris.