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A pair of armchairs - Louis XVI period - signed Roussens

$9,574.95per set
£7,063per set
€8,000per set
CA$13,266.57per set
A$14,404.91per set
CHF 7,628.46per set
MX$176,562.99per set
NOK 94,405.15per set
SEK 89,207.87per set
DKK 60,902.89per 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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