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ANTIQUE #SA518258

Exceptional Pair Of C19th French Gilt Wing Armchairs

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Tom Scott Antiques

An exceptional pair of c19th French louis xv style gilt wing armchairs with original tapestry.
 
Beautifully carved frames and a very elegant pair of chairs, very decorative, but also comfortable.
 
The gilding to the frame has aged well, there is, as you can see, ageing to the gilt and you have a choice as to leave it as it is, or it can be restored.
 
The frames will be cleaned and I would suggest perhaps a gilt touch up, rather than full restoration, so as not to lose the charm and their originality...but your choice, please let me know and we can discuss it.
 
The carving throughout the frames is very good, they are a super quality pair of original c19th chairs...and not easy to come by!
 
The original tapestry is in excellent condition for the age, with really just one area to the seat cushion of the chair shown on the left, there is some marking there, but I will have this professionally cleaned, so will be greatly improved, if not entirely removed...otherwise, it is in r...
Antique SA518258 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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Tom Scott Antiques
Specialist dealer in French & English decorative furniture and interiors
Rutland
United Kingdom
Tel: 07718 758 540
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD