A cream painted and parcel-gilt bergère late 18th century

with a piastre and guilloche carved frame, the padded back above a cushioned seat within padded arms with lion's head terminals on stop-fluted turned tapering supports on twist-fluted turned tapering legs; redecorated

Olive, Lady Baillie, Lowndes House, London
Recorded in Lady Baillie's Dressing Room:
White and gold English Bergere 18th century,with Gold Lions masks on arms; fluted white and gold columns purchased from Cook 18.4.62 £600

In overall good condition. Joints sound and sturdy. The decoration has flaked off in places especially on one lion head and some of the feet and blocks above the legs which will need attention. An unusual model.
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