A good set of eight walnut and caned armchairs, possibly by I. B. Lelarge Louis XVI, last quarter 18th century

each backrest enclosing a lyre, the padded armrests on down scrolled supports, on fluted and tapering legs

According to the present owner, this set was complemented by a ninth armchair, signed I.B. Lelarge which he sold separately circa 30 years ago.

In reasonably good condition, with the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and use, overall with restorations to the constructions, for example to the legs and lyres, one lyre with broken splat, several lyres partly loose. Highly recommendable lot.
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