Lot Essay
A very closely related set of six fauteuils was sold Christie's, Monaco, 20 June 1992, lot 107. They bore the label of Wright and Mansfield, famous London dealers between 1860 and 1886.
CIRCA 1785
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A LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD DUCHESSE BRISEE
Circa 1785
In two sections, with rounded rectangular back and footboard with baluster-filled frieze, carved with raies de coeur, the padded back, arms, seat and end-section with two cushions covered in blue and white striped silk, on turned tapering fluted legs
75in. (190cm.) long
Circa 1785
In two sections, with rounded rectangular back and footboard with baluster-filled frieze, carved with raies de coeur, the padded back, arms, seat and end-section with two cushions covered in blue and white striped silk, on turned tapering fluted legs
75in. (190cm.) long