Lot 27
  • 27

A pair of Louis XV carved giltwood fauteuils mid-18th century, stamped E. Meunier

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Etienne Meunier, maĆ®tre in 1732
  • GILT, BEECHWOOD
  • height 37 1/2 in.
  • 95.5 cm

Condition

Both with some age and construction cracks. Scattered chips to gesso. Regilt, gilding with some rubbing and losses. Underside of one with some old worm damage resulting loss to wood in back seat rail, which is now partially re-railed. Legs of same fauteuil blocked.
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