Lot 104
  • 104

A pair of painted armchairs, Louis XVI, stamped G. IACOB

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • painted wood
  • Haut. 91 cm, larg. 64 cm; Height 35 3/4  in, width 25 1/4  in
the square backrest with leaves, on fluted legs ; the green and ivory fabric with flowers

Provenance

Fenwick Collection 
Maurice Segoura Gallery, Paris

Condition

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good restored condition. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. There are some chips to the painting revealing the wood underneath. There are old woodworms traces. Some wooden pegs under the seatrail have been changed. The grey painting is later. The fabric is in good overall condition with minor stains. Nice quality of carving. Ready to place and use.
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