A PAIR OF FRENCH GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS
IN THE MANNER OF LOUIS CRESSON, WITH PEGGED CONSTRUCTION AND POSSIBLY MID-18TH CENTURY, THE GILDING AND TAPESTRY 19TH CENTURY
Carved overall with acanthus and rocaille, each cartouche-shaped back, outcurved arms and serpentine seat covered in close-nailed Aubusson tapestry depicting framed scenes from Aesop's fables surrounded by foliage, the waved apron centred by a cabochon, on shell-headed cabriole legs and inscrolled feet, re-gilt
38 in. (96.5 cm.) high (2)
A PAIR OF FRENCH GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS
IN THE MANNER OF LOUIS CRESSON, WITH PEGGED CONSTRUCTION AND POSSIBLY MID-18TH CENTURY, THE GILDING AND TAPESTRY 19TH CENTURY
Carved overall with acanthus and rocaille, each cartouche-shaped back, outcurved arms and serpentine seat covered in close-nailed Aubusson tapestry depicting framed scenes from Aesop's fables surrounded by foliage, the waved apron centred by a cabochon, on shell-headed cabriole legs and inscrolled feet, re-gilt
38 in. (96.5 cm.) high (2)
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