A Four-Piece Louis XVI L M Pluvinet Carved Giltw
A Four-Piece Louis XVI L M Pluvinet Carved Giltwood Fauteuil and Canapé Suite with Aubusson Tapestry Upholstery, France, circa 1780 Marks to canapé and two fauteuils: L M Pluvinet 44-3/4 x 89-1/4 x 30 inches (113.7 x 226.7 x 76.2 cm) (canapé) 40-1/2 x 25-1/2 x 24 inches (102.9 x 64.8 x 61 cm) (fauteuils) PROVENANCE: Christie's, New York, French and Continental Furniture, Works of Art, Tapestries, March 30, 1999, lot 268 The suite each covered with Aubusson tapestry depicting various hunting scenes and La Fontaine tales and framed with nail head trim; the frames with carved floral crests, entwining ribbons, and husk motifs resting on turned tapering fluted legs headed by panelled flowerheads; the canapé and one fauteuil stamped with a crown and three flowerheads. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Each with rubbing and losses to gilt, upholstery with some tears and threadbare areas throughout and as expected with age and use, canapé with regilding.
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A Four-Piece Louis XVI L M Pluvinet Carved Giltwood Fauteuil and Canapé Suite with Aubusson Tapestry Upholstery, France, circa 1780 Marks to canapé and two fauteuils: L M Pluvinet 44-3/4 x 89-1/4 x 30 inches (113.7 x 226.7 x 76.2 cm) (canapé) 40-1/2 x 25-1/2 x 24 inches (102.9 x 64.8 x 61 cm) (fauteuils) PROVENANCE: Christie's, New York, French and Continental Furniture, Works of Art, Tapestries, March 30, 1999, lot 268 The suite each covered with Aubusson tapestry depicting various hunting scenes and La Fontaine tales and framed with nail head trim; the frames with carved floral crests, entwining ribbons, and husk motifs resting on turned tapering fluted legs headed by panelled flowerheads; the canapé and one fauteuil stamped with a crown and three flowerheads. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Each with rubbing and losses to gilt, upholstery with some tears and threadbare areas throughout and as expected with age and use, canapé with regilding.
Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"
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