SUITE of four white relacquered molded wood armchairs, with Queen-style back, crosier armrests with cuffed arms, and waistband with fluted connecting dice, resting on four tapered and fluted legs, the front two of which are fluted. Blue and white striped satin upholstery. Stamped G.MATHIEU. Louis XVI period (restorations, upholstery to be cleaned, soiling, a few xylophagous holes on an armchair, slight cracks on back rails). Height: 86 cm - Width: 54 cm - Depth: 50 cm Gaspard MATHIEU, master carpenter in 1778.

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