Etienne Martincourt: A Parisian Master of Rococo Ornamentation Etienne Martincourt (c. 1730 – 1796), a prolific French bronze worker and sculptor, stands as a pivotal figure in the decorative arts of the late Baroque and early Neoclassical eras. Born in Paris during a period marked by artistic innovation and royal patronage—specifically under Louis XV—Martincourt’s career spanned decades of collaboration with leading craftsmen and des…