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For a Connoisseur!
Extremely Rare Very fine Baroness Marguerite de Rothschild style pair of 18th century French Louis XVI armchairs-oval …
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For a Connoisseur!
Extremely Rare Very fine Baroness Marguerite de Rothschild style pair of 18th century French Louis XVI armchairs-oval balloon backs with cane back and seat, scrolled arms, and fluted legs standing on turnip feet, retaining desirable original faded white painted patina, giltwood and aqua blue trim making for a beautiful aged faded peeling painted patina for a sophisticated look as faded aristocracy! Nicely proportioned. Has two conforming shaped seat cushions, each with different cover. Create the perfect luxe chic environment in inimitable Rothschild style!
Provenance: Assembled from our Families Maryland Estate-The Edith Hale Harkness Estate The Harkness Family of Standard Oil is known as one of the most noted society philanthropic families in America, endowing the Harkness Ballet, Harkness Pavilion, Harkness Library, etc.
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- Dimensions
- 24ʺW × 17ʺD × 35ʺH
- Styles
- Louis XVI
- Seat Height
- 16.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 2
- Period
- 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Giltwood
- Paint
- Textile
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Lovely 18th century condition with original desirable paint losses and fading as is appropriate to fine chic painted 18th century … moreLovely 18th century condition with original desirable paint losses and fading as is appropriate to fine chic painted 18th century chairs. Cane is in very good condition with no breaks.original fitted loose seat cushions- one in the original fabric as illustration of the period and the other as reupholstered later. less