French, 19th century or possibly period, with carved and cream painted beechwood frame, set on fluted tapered legs, upholstered in fine yellow silk damask upholstery with loose seat cushion, 34-1/2 x 82 x 22 in. - Provenance: Christie's New York, March 31, 2000 for $7638; Estate of Dr. Joan C. Huntley, Chapel Hill, North Carolina frame with distressed later paint, patches at corners of crest rail, wear to legs with some evidence of repairs to back legs, back seat rail set with later brace, other resurfacing and possible restorations (not examined under upholstery), modern upholstery is generally good with minor flaws