EARLY 18TH CENTURY

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A REGENCE FAUTEUIL
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
With rectangular back, padded arms and seat upholstered in floral needlework with close-nailed brass studs, the arms on acanthus-carved scroll suppports, on conformingly carved slightly cabriole legs, restorations to the needlework, the feet tipped, restorations to the rails
42½ in. (108 cm.) high

Provenance

Bought from Mallett at Bourdon House, London.

Special notice

This lot is offered without reserve. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

This armchair is a fine example of the transition from Louis XIV to early Louis XV. The straight, square form and high back, typical for Louis XIV, still dictate the form of the chair. Yet the change towards Louis XV can subtly be seen flowing into the design through the cabriole legs, slight curves in the arms and the disappearance of the stretcher. The upholstery, however, remains the main character of the decoration.

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