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The present chairs, with their lambrequin crest rail, scaly carved back and humped stretcher, are typical of the early 18th century style marked by the relationship between the Netherlands and England. This design has sometimes been attributed to noted designer Daniel Marot (circa 1661-1752).
Born in Paris, Marot was the grandson of a cabinet maker and son of an engraver. His ability to design within both mediums led to a fruitful career in Paris, where early on he worked with designer Jean Berain, engraver Jean de Pautre, and cabinet maker André-Charles Boulle. However, as a Hugenot, Marot and his family were forced to flee France in 1685, following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Marot settled in the Netherlands and found work with William of Orange, where he designed interiors for Het Loo Palace and the Château de Voorst (see Walter Dyer, "Creators of English Style: II. Daniel Marot", Arts and Decoration, April 1916, Vol. 6, No. 6, pp. 280-283, 306). William of Orange soon after wed Mary II of England and assumed the title of King of England, Ireland and Scotland in 1689, and within several years, Marot followed his influential client to England. Marot was known to have worked on the gardens and interiors of Hampton Court Palace, where a set of related dining chairs were later created by Richard Roberts (d. 1733) for George I (see MacKinnon: Fine Furniture and Works of Art; Christie's, London, 10 November 2021, lot 128). Marot likely returned to Holland around 1698 and remained there until his death. His designs had been reproduced as engravings and published widely, leading to his great influence on design as the ties binding England and the Netherlands tightened due to their newly forged marriage alliance. As such, related chairs can be found at both the Rijksmuseum (BK-NM-4383), and the Victoria & Albert Museum (W.7-1966).
Born in Paris, Marot was the grandson of a cabinet maker and son of an engraver. His ability to design within both mediums led to a fruitful career in Paris, where early on he worked with designer Jean Berain, engraver Jean de Pautre, and cabinet maker André-Charles Boulle. However, as a Hugenot, Marot and his family were forced to flee France in 1685, following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Marot settled in the Netherlands and found work with William of Orange, where he designed interiors for Het Loo Palace and the Château de Voorst (see Walter Dyer, "Creators of English Style: II. Daniel Marot", Arts and Decoration, April 1916, Vol. 6, No. 6, pp. 280-283, 306). William of Orange soon after wed Mary II of England and assumed the title of King of England, Ireland and Scotland in 1689, and within several years, Marot followed his influential client to England. Marot was known to have worked on the gardens and interiors of Hampton Court Palace, where a set of related dining chairs were later created by Richard Roberts (d. 1733) for George I (see MacKinnon: Fine Furniture and Works of Art; Christie's, London, 10 November 2021, lot 128). Marot likely returned to Holland around 1698 and remained there until his death. His designs had been reproduced as engravings and published widely, leading to his great influence on design as the ties binding England and the Netherlands tightened due to their newly forged marriage alliance. As such, related chairs can be found at both the Rijksmuseum (BK-NM-4383), and the Victoria & Albert Museum (W.7-1966).