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Elegant Pair Of Late C19th French Carved Gilt-wood Salon Armchairs In The C18th Louis XVI Period Rococo Style.

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: M Lees and Sons

Smart pair of late C19th French carved gilt-wood salon armchairs in the C18th Louis XVI period rococo style.
 
Elegant pair of carved and gilded armchairs raised on shapely cabriole supports with well-carved detail to frame . The outswept arms with upholstered arm pads , the back of cartouche shape with a serpentine top-rail having central carved rococo detail. The shaped front seat-rail with central carved shell detail.
 
The gilding having atmospheric wear and rubbing with minor areas of red ‘bole’ or gesso ground showing through the gilded surface .
 
In excellent strong condition with no breaks or repairs . The upholstery in good serviceable condition, the fabric being clean and of restrained period-style design.
 
H 36”
 
H (seat) 16”
 
W 24”
 
D 21”
 
France c.1890
 
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
 
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
 
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
 
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
 
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on Selling Antiques showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our ...
Antique #SA1015429, shown on this page, originates from 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1890
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M Lees and Sons
M.Lees & Sons , 'Tower House' , Severn St., Worcester WR12NB Tel . 07860826218
M Lees and Sons is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA CINOA
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
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