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Caffiéri, Jacques: commode of Louis XV at Versailles, France
Caffiéri, Jacques: commode of Louis XV at Versailles, France Commode from the bedchamber of Louis XV at Versailles, France, with marble top, ormolu mounts, and marquetry of different coloured woods by Jacques Caffiéri, c. 1739; in the Wallace Collection, London, England.

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Caffiéri family, family of French sculptors and metalworkers known for their vigorous and original works in the Rococo style. The first prominent member of the family in France was Filippo (or Philippe) Caffiéri (b. 1634, Rome [Italy]—d. September 7, 1716, Paris, France), an Italian-born sculptor in the service of Louis XIV. Filippo’s son Jacques Caffiéri (b. August 25, 1678, Paris—d. November 23, 1755, Paris), became a notable metalworker. He completed many works for the palace at Versailles and other royal residences from 1736 up to the time of his death. Both he and his son Philippe Caffiéri (b. February 19, ...(100 of 334 words)

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