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Set of Four Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs, Circa 1780

$72,000per set
£54,685.77per set
€63,180.14per set
CA$100,910.60per set
A$112,937.94per set
CHF 58,944.93per set
MX$1,377,260.71per set
NOK 754,414.82per set
SEK 714,150.24per set
DKK 471,505per set
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An exceptional set of four gilt Louis XVI chairs, comprising of two armchairs and two side chairs, circa 1780. The chairs are hand-carved and finished in gilt laid over gesso. Beautifully proportioned, the arms end with a flourishing scroll and curve down onto a neoclassical pilar resting on combination dice, each side with a floral decoration. Running through the d-shaped belt, sides and back-rest is a fine and deep carving ,featuring a twirling laurel and oak leaf pattern, set off by four elegantly tapering column legs and carved ribbed finials. The chairs bare a stamp to the underneath of front rail but it is not legible only a few letters are decipherable. Images attached of stamp An identical set of four chairs was sold at Sothebys New York 2017 Dimensions: Armchairs, height 91cm x width 58cm x depth 50cm. Side chairs, height 87cm x width 49cm x depth 42cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.83 in (91 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition, stable n loose joints. Small areas have been sensitively reguilded.
  • Seller Location:
    CA, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2102323775582

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