Jean Avisse (1723 – 1796) produced chairs, sofas, chaises and similar furniture in 18th century
France.
His chairs are elaborately decorated with natural images such as shells, flowers, and leaves. He stamped his work with the signature IAVISSE. Reproductions in his style are often called ''Avisse''.
He was not very successful during his life. Twice he was forced into
bankruptcy
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, first in 1769 and again in 1776. He died in
Paris.
References
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Fleming, John and
Honour, Hugh (1990) "Avisse, Jean" ''The Penguin Dictionary of Decorative Arts'' (rev.ed.) Viking, London;
External links
"Armchair 1751" Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
"Pair of Armchairs" J. Paul Getty Museum
"Jean Avisse " brief bio, J. Paul Getty Museum
French furniture designers
French furniture makers
1796 deaths
1723 births
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