A carved walnut and beechwood armchair early Louis XV, circa 1740

with an arched cartouche shaped padded back, arms and serpentine seat on cabriole legs terminating in scrolled feet, the frame carved with rocaille, flowers and foliage together with a carved walnut chair, mid 18th century, possibly Liégeois, with a cartouche shaped padded back above a serpentine padded seat on cabriole legs, the frame carved with rocaille, stylised scallopshells, flowers and foliage, the seat-rail with the inventory number in red SAM 983

In overall good conserved condition. Armchair: Joints sound and sturdy. Old minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age and normal usage together with old minor worm which appears to be no longer active. Chair: Joints sound and sturdy. Evidence of old minor worm which appears to be no longer active. Very attractive detail to the carving.
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