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Philippe Caffiéri

French sculptor
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  • Caffiéri, Jacques: commode of Louis XV at Versailles, France
    Caffiéri family

    Both he and his son Philippe Caffiéri (b. February 19, 1714, Paris—d. October 8, 1774, Paris) were famous for their designs of chandeliers, chests, andirons, and ornamental mounts for various pieces of furniture. Jacques was a master of the Rococo style, which he redeemed from triviality by his vigorous and…

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    Both he and his son Philippe Caffiéri (b. February 19, 1714, Paris—d. October 8, 1774, Paris) were famous for their designs of chandeliers, chests, andirons, and ornamental mounts for various pieces of furniture. Jacques was a master of the Rococo style, which he redeemed from triviality by his vigorous and…

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