EARLY LOUIS XV SHEPHERDESS In carved and painted wood, the back decorated in the center with an asymmetrical cartouche flanked by foliage, the belt decorated with cartouches, scales and foliate scrolls, the cambered legs ending in scrolls, upholstered in 18th-century tapestry with polychrome poppy décor on a cream background;accidents to the upholstery. H.:101 cm (39 ¾ in.) l.:72 cm (28 ¼ in.) An early Louis XV green painted bergere This lot is sold in aid of the 30 Millions d'Amis Foundation. This lot is being sold in aid of 30 Millions d'Amis.

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