POSSIBLY BY NICOLAS-ANTOINE FOURNIER, LATE 19TH CENTURY, THE NEEDLEWORK COVERS PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY AND RE-USED BY PIERRE DELBÉE OF MAISON JANSEN, PARIS, CIRCA 1965

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A PAIR OF FRENCH GILTWOOD BERGERES
Possibly by Nicolas-Antoine Fournier, late 19th Century, the needlework covers probably 19th Century and re-used by Pierre Delbée of Maison Jansen, Paris, circa 1965
Each with cartouche-form padded back, scrolled arms and seat covered in gros point floral needlework on a crimson ground, the giltwood frame in the form of twisted rope with knotted front seat-rail, on cabriole legs and knotted feet, the front legs spliced, some re-railing, regilt, with label 'FK250'
36½in. (93cm.) high; 28½in. (72.5cm.) wide (2)

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Lot Essay

Nicolas-Antoine Fournier is recorded in 1850 working from premises at No.109 boulevard Beaumarchais until 1867 when he is recorded at No.12 boulevard des Capucines. A pair of side chairs by Fournier were exhibited at the 1867 Exposition Universelle, (Christopher Payne, 19th Century European Furniture, Antique Collectors Club, 1981).

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