A SET OF TWELVE LOUIS XV PARCEL GILT, WHITE AND GREY-PAINTED CHAISES EN CABRIOLET, MID-18TH CENTURY

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A SET OF TWELVE LOUIS XV PARCEL GILT, WHITE AND GREY-PAINTED CHAISES EN CABRIOLET, MID-18TH CENTURY

height 34 ¼ in.; width 21 in.; depth 20 in.
87 cm; 53.5 cm; 51 cm

Condition Report:
Refreshment to gilt and painted surfaces, with some scattered flaking and losses. Restored age splits and shrinkage at joints, but overall chairs are sturdy. One with old repairs to crest rail, which has now become loose and could benefit from attention. Two with old repairs to back legs, and one with crest rail replaced. Upholstery in generally good condition, one or two seats may need refreshing.

Provenance:
Christie's London, 4 June 2014, lot 608