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live October 31 | 02:00 PM
Alexandre Landre Paris

72 - A "Reine" style living room chair made of carved, molded, and lacquered beech wood. The horseshoe-shaped backrest features curved armrests connected by an interlaced frieze and cuffs. The console-style supports are adorned with acanthus scrolls. The flared, arched band on the front is embellished with a frieze of heart motifs and a row of pearls; the mounting blocks are adorned with rosettes. It rests on four tapered legs with rings and serrated fluting. Tapestry upholstery featuring pastoral scenes and “La Fontaine’s Fables,” surmounted by festoons and surrounded by floral garlands.

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€2,000 - 3,000

Sale fees

30%

A "Reine" style living room chair made of carved, molded, and lacquered beech wood. The horseshoe-shaped backrest features curved armrests connected by an interlaced frieze and cuffs. The console-style supports are adorned with acanthus scrolls. The flared, arched band on the front is embellished with a frieze of heart motifs and a row of pearls; the mounting blocks are adorned with rosettes. It rests on four tapered legs with rings and serrated fluting. Tapestry upholstery featuring pastoral scenes and “La Fontaine’s Fables,” surmounted by festoons and surrounded by floral garlands. Three armchairs stamped: L.M. PLUVINET. Louis Magdeleine PLUVINET. (?–1785). Certified as a master craftsman in 1775. Paris. Louis XVI period. Circa 1780. H_96.5 cm W_59 cm D_50 cm (Normal restoration to the decorations. Small tears and stains on the upholstery and back panels. Two armchairs with different lacquered decorations). Provenance: - Arlette and Antony Embden Collection, France Louis Magdeleine PLUVINET The son of Philippe-Joseph, he established a workshop on Rue de Cléry. Louis-Madgelaine Pluvinet’s work consists primarily of Louis XVI-era chairs, crafted with the utmost care; they are distinctive and original. Expert: Stéphane PEPE Expert: Stephane PEPE

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Auction details

Apartments in the 7th Arrondissement #12
Saturday, October 31
02:00 PM
53, rue de Bourgogne
75007 Paris, France

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Alexandre Landre Paris +33 1 48 56 00 11 paris@alexandrelandre.com
On Drouot for 3 years avec More than 26,000 lots published

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