A REGENCE WALNUT FAUTEUIL

EARLY 18TH CENTURY

Details

A REGENCE WALNUT FAUTEUIL
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
The rectangular back, padded arms and seat covered in close-studded floral needlework, the arms on acanthus-carved scroll suppports, on cabriole legs, restorations to the needlework, three feet replaced, one leg replaced, later blocks, restorations to the rails
42½ in. (108 cm.) high

Provenance

Bought from Mallett at Bourdon House, London.
Anonymous sale, Christie's London, 14 September 2006, lot 61.

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Lot Essay

This armchair is a fine example of the transition from Louis XIV to early Louis XV. The straight, square form and high back, typical for Louis XIV, still dictate the form of the chair. Yet the change towards Louis XV can subtly be seen flowing into the design through the cabriole legs, slight curves in the arms and the disappearance of the stretcher. The upholstery, however, remains the main feature of the decoration.

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