Set (4) Louis XV beechwood dining chairs, signed

Set (4) Louis XV beechwood dining chairs, signed, 18th c., France, STAMPED IDF. JME, the shaped square back frame carved with shell crest and ribbon banding, hand-caned back and seat, over serpentine skirt carved with baroque scrolling cartouche, the cabriole legs with shell at the knee and ending in scroll feet, with tie-in red velvet cushion, 37"h x 21"w x 16"d, 20"h (to seat)

Provenance: A Private Collection: 710 Park Avenue, NYC; Sotheby's, New York, 16 June 1984 [lot 152]
Condition Report: Good, frames stable, likely old repairs, scattered nicks, scratches, hairlines, minor insect damage, caning later and well preserved with a few scattered breaks, upholstery clean 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.