17th Jul, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Sale (Day Two)

 
  Lot 448
 

448

A French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Duchess Brisee, mid 19th century, the bergere with a...

A French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Duchess Brisee, mid 19th century, the bergere with a moulded and carved frame terminating in scrolled hand grips, with close-nailed worn fabric and horsehair seat, on scrolled cabriole legs, 74cm by 52cm by 88cm; and A Stool, with carved frame, overstuffed seat and scrolled cabriole legs, 72cm by 70cm by 39cm (2)

Sold for £480
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

In need of recovering. Joints slightly loose but framework generally good with the exception of the front-right leg which has been repaired with dowles (see image). The footstool with upholstery stained and worn and the framework rather scuffed, particularly the flower heads (see image). Small repair/gap in the seat rail.

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Sale (Day Two), 17th Jul, 2021

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