Lot Essay
This pair of fauteuils á la reine are modern copies of the pair by Jean-Baptiste Gourdin, (lot 4). A matching pair from Walter Lees' Collection were sold Christie's, London, 14 September 2006, lot 290.
.jpg?w=1)
CIRCA 1970
Details
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GREY-PAINTED FAUTEUIL À LA REINE
CIRCA 1970
Each with a foliate carved toprail above a padded back, arms and seat covered in blue cut-velvet damask supplied by Chalmet, the scrolled arm terminals above a similarly carved front-rail on rocaille ornament-capped cabriole legs and scrolled toes
37¾ in. (96 cm.) high; 27 in. (68.5 cm.) wide; 25 in. (64 cm.) deep (2)
CIRCA 1970
Each with a foliate carved toprail above a padded back, arms and seat covered in blue cut-velvet damask supplied by Chalmet, the scrolled arm terminals above a similarly carved front-rail on rocaille ornament-capped cabriole legs and scrolled toes
37¾ in. (96 cm.) high; 27 in. (68.5 cm.) wide; 25 in. (64 cm.) deep (2)
Literature
Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery, Visite Priveé: Hôtels Particuliers de Paris, Paris, 1999, p.187
Brought to you by
Victoria Scott
Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.