Paire de fauteuils à châssis à dossier plat en bois doré d’époque Louis XV, estampillée E. MEUNIER

richement moulurés et sculptés de fleurettes et feuilles d'acanthe ; garnis à châssis et recouverts de tissu vert

F. J. B. Watson, The Wrightsman collection, New York, 1966, vol. I, n° 5 A-D

Illustration is fine. Solid structure and overall good condition. The carving is delicate; refreshment to the gilding in places; few chips to the decoration. The seat rails in places with later block but as said overall condition is a good. Material in fine condition. A very few minor old traces of woodworm only visible at the reverse of the seatrail.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Etienne Meunier, menuisier actif à Paris au milieu du XVIIIe siècle

Le Metropolitan Museum de New York conserve dans la collection Wrightsman un ensemble de quatre fauteuils en suite avec la paire que nous présentons. Les fauteuils sont délicatement ornés sur les dossiers, ce qui laisse supposer qu'ils étaient destinés à être utilisés comme des sièges courants et non meublants.