Pair Directoire carved beechwood bergeres

Pair Directoire carved beechwood bergeres, 18th/19th c., France, the channel carved frame with backward scrolling crest rail, the arms raised on turn columnar supports, padded back, sides and seat upholstered in red velvet, down-filled seat cushion, raised on round turned legs, 37"h x 24"w x 20"d, 17"h (to seat)

Provenance: A Private Collection: 710 Park Avenue, NYC; Sotheby's New York, April 13, 1991 [lot 82]
Condition Report: Good, wood showing scattered light nicks and scratches, upholstery clean and unstained but showing wear **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.