Lot Essay
A closely related giltwood fauteuil with similar foliate-carving is illustrated in E. Dumonthier, Bois de Siège, n.d. p. 12.
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A PAIR OF EARLY LOUIS XV GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS À LA REINE
Details
A PAIR OF EARLY LOUIS XV GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS À LA REINE
CIRCA 1730
Each with cartouche-shaped central shell and foliate-carved crestrail above a padded back, arms, and seat with loose cushion covered in champagne silk damask, the scroll-carved arms above a similarly carved seatrail, on shell and foliate-carved cabriole legs ending in scroll toes (2)
CIRCA 1730
Each with cartouche-shaped central shell and foliate-carved crestrail above a padded back, arms, and seat with loose cushion covered in champagne silk damask, the scroll-carved arms above a similarly carved seatrail, on shell and foliate-carved cabriole legs ending in scroll toes (2)