A set of eight Louis XV/Louis XVI transitional walnut and upholstered dining chairs
A set of eight Louis XV/Louis XVI transitional walnut and upholstered dining chairs, last quarter 18th century, incorporating two armchairs, each shaped padded back crested by a tied ribbon terminal, above the padded seat, on moulded tapering cabriole legs, the armchairs on stop fluted turned tapering legsProvenance: Private Collection from a Grade II listed Country House, OxfordshirePurchased by the current vendor from Francois Ryaux, Paris, 20th September 1989. A photograph of the original receipt is available with this lot. Please note: The pair of armchairs match eachother but do not match the remainder of the set Condition Report: Please note: The pair of armchairs match each other but do not match the remainder of the set Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some fading in areas. Some old worm damage as expected for age and material (see images for most noticeable areas affected.) The worm does not appear to have the structure or solidity of the chairs.Some old splits and chips. Various old repairs throughout. some losses disguised by wax filler. some with small sections of spliced in wood. Some chairs have later glued blocks to the seat rails to secure. Various nail/ tack holes visible to the frame where previous upholstery was secured. (see images) particularly to the terminals at the base of the backs. The chairs are of solid structure generally. Some joints may require tightening if the chairs are for common use. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
[ translate ]View it on
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
A set of eight Louis XV/Louis XVI transitional walnut and upholstered dining chairs, last quarter 18th century, incorporating two armchairs, each shaped padded back crested by a tied ribbon terminal, above the padded seat, on moulded tapering cabriole legs, the armchairs on stop fluted turned tapering legsProvenance: Private Collection from a Grade II listed Country House, OxfordshirePurchased by the current vendor from Francois Ryaux, Paris, 20th September 1989. A photograph of the original receipt is available with this lot. Please note: The pair of armchairs match eachother but do not match the remainder of the set Condition Report: Please note: The pair of armchairs match each other but do not match the remainder of the set Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some fading in areas. Some old worm damage as expected for age and material (see images for most noticeable areas affected.) The worm does not appear to have the structure or solidity of the chairs.Some old splits and chips. Various old repairs throughout. some losses disguised by wax filler. some with small sections of spliced in wood. Some chairs have later glued blocks to the seat rails to secure. Various nail/ tack holes visible to the frame where previous upholstery was secured. (see images) particularly to the terminals at the base of the backs. The chairs are of solid structure generally. Some joints may require tightening if the chairs are for common use. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
[ translate ]Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
Similar Items
