A suite of Louis XVI grey-painted and parcel-gilt seat furniture late 18th century, stamped H. Jacob

comprising a pair of marquises and six matching fauteuils à la reine; each with a rectangular upholstered backrest carved with leaf tips and beading, downswept padded armrests carved with acanthus leaves, the loose-cushion bow-fronted seat carved with ribbons enclosing flowerheads raised on circular tapered fluted legs headed by rosettes; painted grey highlighted with gilding; upholstered in brown suede.  Together with a  similar painted and parcel-gilt fauteuil à la reine.  9 pieces.

Partridge Fine Arts, London

Acquired from the above, 1974