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ANTIQUE #SA154533

French Gilded And Painted Salon Suite With Original Upholstery.

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Prometheus Antiques

Finest quality Paris made Salon suite, comprising of a large three seater Canape Sofa and a pair of Fauteuil Armchairs, all in the style of Louis XVI. The furniture is on wrythern fluted legs in opposing gold and white, terminating in a gilded acanthus flower, the frieses are painted white and framed with a running gilt ball moulding. The arms are carved with acanthus leaves rising up to meet the arched back and terminating in acanthus knops. The frames are in good completely untouched condition with a warm faded feel to the gilding and the paintwork. The Needlework upholstery is worked in wool and silk and features matching floral boquets to the chairs and a large floral panel across the length of the sofa. The sofa bears the remains of a Paris label indicating that the suite was made there, but the quality and the style of the pieces would also indicate this. The condition over all is excellent, although it must be stated that there are a few holes in the Aubusson needlework, but thi...
Antique SA154533 shown on this page was made in 1880. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1880
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Prometheus Antiques
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Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD