Sale 9614
New York
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29 - 30 March 2001
Price realised
USD 5,640
Estimate
A LOUIS XV WALNUT AND BEECHWOOD FAUTEUIL A L'OREILLES Circa 1755, stamped PERE GOURDIN The padded arched seat, shaped wings, arms and seat cushion close-nail upholstered in tan rocaille acanthus-patterned textured silk, the arms with scrolled terminals on downswept uprights, the bown front seat rail centered with a flowerhead clasps, each cabriole leg headed by a flowerhead garland and with upspringing acanthus-sheathed feet, the frame grooved overall
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