Jean-François Leleu (1729 - 1807)
1729Paris, France1807-09-03Paris, FranceFrance
Jean-François Leleu
Jean-François Leleu was a leading French furniture-maker (ébéniste) of the eighteenth century who was trained alongside his rival Jean-Henri Riesener, in the workshop of Jean-François Oeben. After his master's death, he became the workshop's lead and became a master ébéniste in 1764. Leleu had the patronage of wealthy aristocrats, including the Prince de Condé, Louis-Joseph de Bourbon. His furniture was known for its high quality, elegance, and restraint, with inlays of diamonds, roses, or floral bouquets. When working for marchands-merciers, he also used inlays of Sèvres porcelain and lacquer. Leleu's clients included the Prince de Condé and Madame du Barry.
Date and place of birt: | 1729, Paris, France |
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Date and place of death: | 3 september 1807, Paris, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Cabinetmaker, Furniture maker |
Art style: | Neoclassicism, Rococo |