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A Pair of Louis XIII Walnut Fauteuils with Gros Point Upholstery
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold
$1,300
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A Pair of Louis XIII Walnut Fauteuils with Gros Point Upholstery
First Half 17th Century
Height 39 1/2 x width 24 1/2 x depth 27 inches.
Property from the Private Collection of Merle Reskin
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
One example with failure to the seating supports, would need to be restored prior to use. Other example with a small hole to front of seat cushion and larger area of loss along top of backrest. Both example with dusty upholstery, would benefit from cleaning prior to use. The wood having areas of darker, historic patina and areas of rubbing along arm-rest and areas where a sitter's arms and hands would rest when in use. One example with sunfading to one side of chair. The chair with the failed-seating having a split to the stretcher and restoration to the front proper-right leg and where the arm rests meets the support. Each example with some scattered light worming to underside. Additional images available upon request.