Lot Essay
J.I. Roussens, recorded in the second half of the 18th century.
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BY J.I. ROUSSENS
Details
A Louis XV beechwood fauteuil de bureau
By J.I. Roussens
The semi-circular caned back supported by a flat baluster carved with a flowerhead, above a circular seat with a brown leather squab cushion, on cabriole legs, the front three legs and seat-rail carved with flowers and leaves, previously with rotating action, stamped 'J.-I. ROUSSENS', restorations to seat-rails and back
By J.I. Roussens
The semi-circular caned back supported by a flat baluster carved with a flowerhead, above a circular seat with a brown leather squab cushion, on cabriole legs, the front three legs and seat-rail carved with flowers and leaves, previously with rotating action, stamped 'J.-I. ROUSSENS', restorations to seat-rails and back
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, New York, 11 July 1980, lot 129 (to Dreesmann).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. D-102).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. D-102).
Special notice
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