Lot Essay
This suite was bought by Wartski from the Soviet Government as part of a series of purchases made between 1927 and 1933, since which time it was used to furnish their London premises.
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OF LOUIS XV STYLE, PROBABLY RUSSIAN, CIRCA 1900
Details
A CARVED GILTWOOD SALON SUITE
OF LOUIS XV STYLE, PROBABLY RUSSIAN, CIRCA 1900
Comprising a canape and two fauteuils, each with a shaped toprail centred with a cartouche and rocaille with serpentine front seat rails on slim cabriole legs
The canapé 52 in. (132 cm.) wide (3)
OF LOUIS XV STYLE, PROBABLY RUSSIAN, CIRCA 1900
Comprising a canape and two fauteuils, each with a shaped toprail centred with a cartouche and rocaille with serpentine front seat rails on slim cabriole legs
The canapé 52 in. (132 cm.) wide (3)
Provenance
By repute the Winter Palace, St Petersburg.
With Wartski, 14 Grafton Street, London.
With Wartski, 14 Grafton Street, London.
Special notice
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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