Pair of Louis XV armchairs circa 1750

Pair of armchairs said to the queen in light walnut, forests of the Rhone Valley molded, carved and waxed. Large flat back with generous double shoulders, violin-shaped adorned with acanthus leaves; summed up with rosebuds and peony leaves. A two-thirds of it emerge two armrests provided with cuffs interlocking on consoles lobed withdrawal whip implanted in the median axis of the side rails of the belt supporting the seat. It is supported by four sinuous crosspieces forming a belt scalloped all in game of curves and against-curves centered in middle part of a decoration in adequacy to the files. The set is based on a delicate and delicate base consisting of four curved legs whose anterior and posterior are raised acanthus leaves. The fancies of the anterior ones receive a decoration of fine carvings of flowers and foliage florets. The entire woodwork is united by a vigorous movement of moldings as wide as deep giving an uninterrupted visual to this elegant carpentry. It should also be noted the great care given to the connecting elements of an irreproachable quality. Balance, nervousness, elegance and quality are the most appropriate terms for this beautiful pair of seats remained in an irreproachable state totally original exants of all restorations. Only the upholstery, the strapping and the fabrics were the subject of a total restoration according to the rules of the decorative arts of the XVIIIth century. Work Lyonnais mid-eighteenth century circa 1750.

Dimensions:

Height: 94.6cm backrest, 46cm seat
Width: backrest 53.5cm, seat 69cm