Lot Essay
The unusual use of woods and unusual carving point to a German origin for these chairs.
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CIRCA 1740, POSSIBLY GERMAN
Details
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STAINED BEECHWOOD AND BIRCH FAUTEUILS
Circa 1740, possibly German
The toprail with floral and acanthus carving above out-scrolled arms and similarly carved seat-rail, the padded seats with cream and green rose silk upholstery raised on cabriole legs (2)
Circa 1740, possibly German
The toprail with floral and acanthus carving above out-scrolled arms and similarly carved seat-rail, the padded seats with cream and green rose silk upholstery raised on cabriole legs (2)
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's New York, 23 May 1995, lot 172.