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PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE PARCEL-GILT HIGHLIGHTED WALNUT FAUTEUILS
Likely French, circa early 20th century
Item # 201IXB27P
A good pair of early 20th century fauteuils in the Louis XVI taste, executed in France during the first quarter of the century, they exhibit solid walnut surfaces that have been carved and turned in the manner typical of the Belle Époque: a beautifully expressed garland of laurel leaves as an arched focal point in the crest flanked by pyramidical finials draped in acanthus foliage; repeating patterns of layered water-leaves embellish the raised edges of the molded chair back while the open arms are raised over carved fish-scales terminating in serrated foliage. The covering is old but not original with an overall coral hue with hints of an earlier green covering coming through under the stuffed arm-rests. The chairs are raised over stop-fluted tapered legs with exaggerated lobes in the upper baluster ring. A most attractive pair.
Measurements: 38 7/8" H x 26 1/4" W x 22 1/4" D x 17" H to seat
Condition Report:
Old worn covering, overall "fair" condition and still serviceable with blemishes and discolorations as photographed; arm-rests worn through to an older underlying fabric; tear along the lower edge of the finishing fabric on the reverse of one chair back; wear and light surface abrasions throughout the walnut; sturdy joints; overall comfortable though the springs should be retied when reupholstered.