A parcel-gilt fauteuil Louis XV, mid 18th century

covered in distressed blue silk, with cartouche shaped padded foliate carved back, scroll padded arms and seat-rail with conforming carved decoration on moulded cabriole legs

DIstressed condition. In need of reupholstering and repadding. Some of the joints are lose with a section of moulding decoration missing to the back. Extensive chips and wear to gesso decoration.
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