Cabriolet armchair in molded gray lacquered wood, carved with foliage and foliate scrolls, whiplash armrests, fluted tapered legs. Stamped by Meunier. Petit point tapestry upholstery (poor condition). 18th century. Height 92 - Width 59 - Depth 50 cm. Damage. Joint: a cabriolet armchair in molded and carved gray lacquered wood, whiplash armrests, fluted tapered legs. Petit point tapestry upholstery. Louis XVI period. Height 87 - Width 60 - Depth 55 cm.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.