TWO cabriole armchairs in molded and carved natural wood. The armrests are whiplash-shaped, the belt decorated with flowers and foliage. Cambered legs. Stamp marks on one. Louis XV period Height : 86 cm ; Width : 60.5 cm ; Depth : 47 cm Cream fabric upholstery decorated with flowers ( wear) (worming, restorations, accidents) Provenance: Sale on October 23, 1984 by Jean Claude Anaf, auctioneer, in which one of the armchairs is shown as bearing the HEURTAUT stamp for Nicolas Heurtaut, received master in 1755.

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