Two French carved fauteuils 17th century

comprising one Louis XIV carved oak fauteuil and one Louis XIII carved beechwood fauteuil

The Robert von Hirsch Collection, sold Sotheby Parke Bernet London, June 23, 1978, lots 636 and 637, thence by descent

Both chairs with nicks, dents, scratches, and age cracks consistent with use and age. One with restored crack at proper right join of leg and some chips to top rail. Other with some old worm damage, some infilled chips and restorations; wear to handholds.
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