A SUITE OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD SEAT FURNITURE

CIRCA 1780, THE CANAPE AND TWO FAUTEUILS STAMPED L. PLUVINET

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A SUITE OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD SEAT FURNITURE
Circa 1780, the canape and two fauteuils stamped L. Pluvinet
Comprising one canape and three fauteuils a la reine, each with floral-carved cresting above a rectangular padded back and bowed seat covered in close-nailed Aubusson tapestry depicting various hunting scenes and La Fontaine tales, within ribbon-entwined and husk-carved frame, the canape and one armchair stamped with a crown and three flowerheads, on turned tapering fluted legs headed by panelled flowerheads, regilt
canape 90in. (230cm.) long (4)

Lot Essay

Louis Magdeleine Pluvinet, matre in 1775
The crown and flowerhead stamp is probably the brand of a chteau or collector, as yet unidentified.