Small settee (marquise) 1770 - 1785

This small settee, also known as a marquise, was crafted by the French cabinetmaker Sulpice Brizard between 1770 and 1785. The settee is a prime example of the Louis XV style with its elegant curves and delicate ornamentation. The gilded wooden frame is adorned with intricate carvings, while the upholstered seat and back feature a soft, patterned fabric. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the refined taste and luxurious furnishings of the French aristocracy during the Rococo period.