Lot Essay
This chair appears to be inspired by the work of the menuisier, Nicholas Quinibert Foliot, (maître in 1729), notably the famous suite made for Louis XV's daughter, Louise-Elizabeth, duchesse de Parme.
PROPERTY OF AN INSTITUTION
A LOUIS XV STYLE GILTWOOD FAUTEUIL À LA REINE
Details
A LOUIS XV STYLE GILTWOOD FAUTEUIL À LA REINE
With cartouche-shaped padded back, arms and serpentine seat within an elaborately carved frame, on cabriole legs headed by foliate cartouches ending in scroll toes, upholstered in green floral cut-velvet,
With cartouche-shaped padded back, arms and serpentine seat within an elaborately carved frame, on cabriole legs headed by foliate cartouches ending in scroll toes, upholstered in green floral cut-velvet,
Provenance
Archer L. Huntington