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A pair of armchairs - Louis XVI period - signed Roussens

$9,451.62per set
£7,084.58per set
€8,000per set
CA$12,984.92per set
A$14,496.44per set
CHF 7,595.92per set
MX$177,450.68per set
NOK 96,468.23per set
SEK 90,957.29per set
DKK 60,898.92per set
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About the Item

A fine pair of cabriolet armchairs, Louis XVI period, late 18th century production circa 1780. Beautiful model showing a shield-shaped backrest, carefully sculpted and lacquered. All the seats are signed Roussens, one of the greatest seat makers outside Paris under Louis XVI reign (active in Toulouse area). They are covered with a stunning cherry red silk velvet from Tassinari & Chatel (antique, never used before).
  • Creator:
    Tassinari (Weaver)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.06 in (86.5 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Replacements made: A new cherry red / burgundy velvet silk cover.
  • Seller Location:
    GRENOBLE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7655245440992

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