Lot 218
  • 218

A fine suite of carved giltwood and Aubusson upholstered seat furniture in Louis XV style, first half 19th century

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description

  • sofa: 165cm. wide.
comprising: four grande fauteuils and a sofa à la Reine profusely carved with rocaille and foliage, the Aubusson tapestry upholstery with Chinoiserie scenes after Pillement

Condition

In overall good condition, minor losses to the raised parts of the carvings, gilding rubbed and soiled, traces of regilding, tapestry upholstery with minor restorations, splits and worn parts.
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