Lot 140
A pair of Louis XVI style white-painted bergères, probably 19th century
Sale 2093 - The Tastemaker
Aug 21, 2024 10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
Estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

Sold for $3,493

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A pair of Louis XVI style white-painted bergères, probably 19th century
Upholstered in blue Art Deco patterned velvet.

H: 35 1/2 in. W: 25 in. D: 19 in.
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Provenance
A New York collection.
Condition Report
more likely 19th century; the surfaces with multiple campaigns of paint, having a nice, aged presentation, with some minor occasional flaking and losses commensurate with age and use; some occasional minor age cracks and abrasions along edges commensurate with use; structurally sound and functional, having been professionally reupholstered with webbing and springs, with custom cushions; fabric is like new, in pristine condition; dust cover has not been removed on either chair

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