A set of eight Régence carved beechwood side chairs by Etienne Meunier, circa 1720

three with indistinct black marks to the seat rails, two stamped E. MEUNIER

Daniel Topping;
Sold Christie’s, New York, 22^nd November 1983, lot 208;
Galerie Gismondi, Paris.

These side chairs are in overall good conserved condition. Some chairs with minor repairs to the legs. The seat rails and carved decoration with traces of old woodworm which appears to be no longer active. On the carving residues of old glue employed to treat the woodworm. The raised feet pads are possibly later replacements. The later upholstery is in good condition. These chairs are ready to be placed.
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Etienne Meunier received maître in 1732