A Louis XV Leather-Upholstered Beechwood Bergère
Sale 1062 - European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Jul 19, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,500 -
$2,500
Sold for $2,500
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Louis XV Leather-Upholstered Beechwood Bergère
Circa 1730
Height 40 3/4 x width 29 1/2 x depth 28 inches.
Property from a House and Garden Designed by David Hicks, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Provenance:
Old Versailles, New York, 1987
Condition Report
Seat height: 18 inches.
In overall fine and stable condition. The beechwood showing an even, refinished patina throughout. Areas of discoloration to the upholstery consistent with use. Few age cracks visible, but none that cause any concerns for the structural integrity of the chair. Traces of worm visible to the wooden frame throughout.
In overall fine and stable condition. The beechwood showing an even, refinished patina throughout. Areas of discoloration to the upholstery consistent with use. Few age cracks visible, but none that cause any concerns for the structural integrity of the chair. Traces of worm visible to the wooden frame throughout.
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