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    Fine European Furniture, Tapestries and Carpets

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    30 September 1999

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    • A PAIR OF LOUIS XV GREY-PAINTE
    Lot 84

    A PAIR OF LOUIS XV GREY-PAINTED FAUTEUILS

    Price realised

    GBP 2,070

    Estimate

    GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000

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    A PAIR OF LOUIS XV GREY-PAINTED FAUTEUILS
    Each with padded cartouche-shaped back, arms and seat covered in late 18th Century Aubusson tapestry, the seats with a panel depicting a scene from Aesop's fables, the backs depicting figures within rounded foliate medallions, above a shaped apron on and cabriole legs, redecorated (2)

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    Lot Essay

    A pair of armchairs of similar shape and with similar carving from the collection of M. Eric Wittouck, sold in these Rooms, 12 December 1985, lot 172.

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