A Pair of Directoire White and Blue Painted Fauteuils
A Pair of Directoire White and Blue Painted Fauteuils
Circa 1800
Height 37 inches.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Full Dimensions: Height 36 inches x width 23 1/2 x depth 19 inches.
Seat Height: 16 inches.
Each in overall stable, usable condition. Old scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. Areas of flaking and loss to painted decoration throughout, particularly in areas where an arm would rest while sitting. One example with a loose armrest. Acanthus element above joint of armrest and back frame lifting. Other example with small reattached element at joint of armrest and back frame. Each with staining and holes to upholstery. The painted surfaces appear to be mostly original, but have been touched up in some areas with brighter, 20th century white paint. One chair's arm has been broken and repaired near the backrest.
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A Pair of Directoire White and Blue Painted Fauteuils
Circa 1800
Height 37 inches.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Full Dimensions: Height 36 inches x width 23 1/2 x depth 19 inches.
Seat Height: 16 inches.
Each in overall stable, usable condition. Old scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. Areas of flaking and loss to painted decoration throughout, particularly in areas where an arm would rest while sitting. One example with a loose armrest. Acanthus element above joint of armrest and back frame lifting. Other example with small reattached element at joint of armrest and back frame. Each with staining and holes to upholstery. The painted surfaces appear to be mostly original, but have been touched up in some areas with brighter, 20th century white paint. One chair's arm has been broken and repaired near the backrest.
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