Suite de douze fauteuils cannés à dossier plat en noyer sculpté d'époque Louis XV

le dossier et la ceinture de forme chantournée, sculptés de cartouches, godrons et feuilles d'acanthe ; reposant sur des pieds cambrés reliés par une entretoise en X ; avec des galettes de soie beige ; (restaurations ; laqués à l'origine)

The catalogue illustration is accurate. Good overall condition. The constructions are firm. A few minor old woodworm traces. A few minor restoration under some stretchers. Two back legs have been restored. All seats have been screwed on the frizes with later screws. There were used as dining chair. There is an elegant model and unusual set of twelve armchairs. Nice model.
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