Lot Essay
Maurice-Bernard Ewald, maître in 1765
Details
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI CREAM-PAINTED SMALL CANAPES
LATE 18TH CENTURY, BOTH STAMPED EVALD
The arched back and bowed seat covered in 18th century gold and ivory silk, with scrolled arms on fluted turned tapering legs headed by paterae--54in. (137cm.) wide (2)
LATE 18TH CENTURY, BOTH STAMPED EVALD
The arched back and bowed seat covered in 18th century gold and ivory silk, with scrolled arms on fluted turned tapering legs headed by paterae--54in. (137cm.) wide (2)
Provenance
Bought from Doucet, Paris, before 1933 by Miss Tolfree for $2200 (the silk upholstery purchased seperately from Doucet for $180)
Formerly in the White Parlor, Winterthur
Formerly in the White Parlor, Winterthur