Pair of Directoire Painted and Parcel-giltwood Side Chairs

Description:

Pair of Directoire Painted and Parcel-giltwood Side Chairs, France, late 18th century, gray finish with gilded arrow cross-splat, on tapered fluted legs, later upholstery, ht. 35 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Overall signs of wear to paint and gilding with some nicks, abrasions, scattered paint loss, signs of wear. Losses/restoration on arrows. See images.


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