A FRENCH GILTWOOD DAY-BED

OF LOUIS XIV STYLE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH GILTWOOD DAY-BED
OF LOUIS XIV STYLE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Each side with arched pediment centred by a fan finial flanked by cornucopia and florets above relief-carved strapwork, doves and arrow quivers, with basket-weave supports, above a pierced-acanthus rail on square tapering legs headed by masks and joined by a wavy stretcher, with pale-green and gold floral silk upholstery, regilt
49 in. (124.5 cm.) high; 78 ¾ in. (200 cm.) wide; 25 ½ in. (65 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

This day-bed is inspired by the Louis XIV example illustrated in Louis XIV: Faste et Décors, Paris, 1960, Cat. 5. A similar, less ornate, day-bed sold from the collection of Maria Felix, Christie's, New York, 17-18 July 2007, lot 296 ($42,000).

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