Gilles-Paul Cauvet
Gilles-Paul Cauvet (1731-15 November 1788) was a French ornamental sculptor and cabinet-maker. Gilles-Paul Cauvet was born in Aix-en-Provence, he took part in the furnishing of the Palais-Royal in Paris and designed furniture in Louis XVI style.
Also recorded as Gilles-Pierre Cauvet · Gilles Paul Cauvet · Gille Paul Cauvet · Cauvet
Gilles-Paul Cauvet
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- Born
- 1731 · Aix-en-Provence.
- Died
- 1788 · Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- sculptor · architect · painter · molding worker
- Known for
- Arabesque Decoration
- Languages
- French
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Gilles-Paul Cauvet (1731-15 November 1788) was a French ornamental sculptor and cabinet-maker. Gilles-Paul Cauvet was born in Aix-en-Provence, he took part in the furnishing of the Palais-Royal in Paris and designed furniture in Louis XVI style.
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1731
Gilles-Paul Cauvet born at Aix-en-Provence.
1788
Gilles-Paul Cauvet died at Paris.
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