Suite of four Queen-size flat-back armchairs with frames in molded, finely carved and gilded walnut. They feature a décor of foliate cartouches adorned with florets, scrolls, foliate scrolls with gadroons, asymmetrical motifs, acanthus leaves and corner clasps. The curved backrests are supported by whiplash-shaped armrests. The seats and curved belts rest on cambered legs, finished with ove-shaped foliate scrolls. Covered in emerald-green chased silk velvet. Paris. Louis XV period. Attributed to Louis CRESSON (1706-1761). H_99 cm W_71 cm D_56 cm Restoration. A later armchair.

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