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Sat, Jul 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 663

Pair Louis XVI Style Tapestry Upholstered Chairs

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

French, late 19th century, each beechwood frame with ribbon and trophy carved crest, fluted legs and stiles, fine tapestry upholstery depicting a jester, a young boy fishing, and other scenes, possibly Aesop's fables, 37-1/2 x 19 x 17-1/2 in., seat height 18 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach

Condition

flaking, wear, and losses to gilding throughout, structurally sound, casters on front legs only (as made), upholstery in good condition overall with some fading and wear, some stains and one puncture to back panels

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