Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2554BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 09, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Louis XVI-style Fauteuil and Bergere, the painted and parcel-gilt fauteuil of typical form with urn-shaped finials topping the shaped back, arm supports with acanthus leaves and beading, with overupholstered bowfront seat on circular tapered and fluted legs, seat ht. 17; the bergere with rectangular back, reeded supports and frame, and overupholstered bowfront seat, on circular, tapered, and fluted legs, seat ht. 17 in.
Estimate $400-600
Both with re-enforced seats, the fauteuil's restoration dated 1992; both with scattered chips and surface wear.