Rare Fine Louis Xv Childs Chair Circa 1765-70

• This was due to have been purchased by Frances Shand Kydd (Princess Diana’s mother) in the late 90’s who collected antique children’s chairs. Unfortunately, during its long period of restoration her health deteriorated and the deal never took place.

• Had been sent away for a complete museum quality restoration including re-gilding and recovering in a superb expensive silk brocade material that had been ordered for the restoration of furniture at one of the London’s Royal Residences.

• Has the original under chair webbing with the beech frame in structurally superb original condition.

• This most probably came to the UK in the mid 1790’s when following Louis’s death, the Revolutionary Council sold off most of the contents of Royal Palaces and Aristocratic Chateaus in auctions and private sales. During 1793 17,000 items were sold from Versailles alone, with a massive quantity ending up in the UK (to the extent that the UK now has more fine Louis furniture than the France!)

• So, who knows what child aristocrats originally sat in this chair !

• Delivery £70 re uk exc. Scotland

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Shipping

Other than a few smaller items that can be safely posted, nearly all items are hand delivered (and set up in the case of clocks) by Martin Bros who are one of Britain’s most prestigious carriers of antiques and fine art. I wish us avoid the hassle of cheap men and their vans! The standard (subsidised) delivery price shown is for mainland UK excluding Scotland. Please ask for a Quotation where the standard price is not applicable.

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Restoration and Presented Condition

I do not subscribe to the shabby chic or make it like new approach using modern materials which can make future restoration extremely difficult and impede long-term investment value.

Any restoration work is done to the highest (museum) standards using traditional materials so as to not compromise the patina of age.

Accordingly, please note some antique items for sale will have wear and marks associated with use over many generations that adds to the aesthetic beauty of the piece from the collector’s perspective.

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Fine Art - Condition

All Paintings offered have been chosen for their excellent original condition, with where necessary museum standard cleaning, restoration and revarnishing. Presented in Gallery condition they are ready to hang for many generations, before cleaning / revarnishing may be necessary.

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Any Questions?

I just love acquiring and talking about antiques and fine art so will be pleased to discuss any of the items I have for sale on UK 07515 741344 or Richard.lench1956@gmail.com.

Best wishes Richard