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Italian Louis XVI Painted and Parcel Gilt Fauteuil of Large Scale, circa 1780

About the Item

An unusual circa 1780 Italian Neapolitan Louis XVI style fauteuil or open-armchair of large "Palazzo" scale having acanthus and lambs-tongue carved fruitwood frame in original 'creme peinte' and parcel-gilding, the rectangular back issuing arms flowing into foliate palm-rests and fluted supports joining shaped seat on tapering acanthus-capped-and-tipped stop-fluted legs finishing on ball feet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.63 in (103.21 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Professionally restored and conserved. Historical repairs, repainted, and gilded areas. Allover dormant worm holes as expected with age and material. Upholstery stripped.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002130220712
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