Set of Four 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs Stamped
An exceptional set of four gilt Louis XVI chairs, comprising of two armchairs and two side chairs, circa 1780.
The chairs are hand-carved and finished in gilt laid over gesso. Beautifully proportioned, the arms end with a flourishing scroll and curve down onto a neoclassical pilar resting on combination dice, each side with a floral decoration. Running through the d-shaped belt, sides and back-rest is a fine and deep carving ,featuring a twirling laurel and oak leaf pattern, set off by four elegantly tapering column legs and carved ribbed finials.
The chairs bare a stamp to the underneath of front rail but it is not legible only a few letters are decipherable. Images attached of stamp
An identical set of four chairs was sold at Sothebys New York 2017
A considered restoration of gilt has been undertaken, in keeping with the natural ageing of a piece nearing 250 years old.
Dimensions:
Armchairs
Height 91 cm (35.8 inches)
Width 58 cm (22.8 inches)
Depth 50 cm (19.7 inches)
Side Chairs
Height 87 cm (34.3 inches)
Width 49 cm (19.3 inches)
Depth 42 cm (16.5 inches)
An exceptional set of four gilt Louis XVI chairs, comprising of two armchairs and two side chairs, circa 1780.
The chairs are hand-carved and finished in gilt laid over gesso. Beautifully proportioned, the arms end with a flourishing scroll and curve down onto a neoclassical pilar resting on combination dice, each side with a floral decoration. Running through the d-shaped belt, sides and back-rest is a fine and deep carving ,featuring a twirling laurel and oak leaf pattern, set off by four elegantly tapering column legs and carved ribbed finials.
The chairs bare a stamp to the underneath of front rail but it is not legible only a few letters are decipherable. Images attached of stamp
An identical set of four chairs was sold at Sothebys New York 2017
A considered restoration of gilt has been undertaken, in keeping with the natural ageing of a piece nearing 250 years old.
Dimensions:
Armchairs
Height 91 cm (35.8 inches)
Width 58 cm (22.8 inches)
Depth 50 cm (19.7 inches)
Side Chairs
Height 87 cm (34.3 inches)
Width 49 cm (19.3 inches)
Depth 42 cm (16.5 inches)
An exceptional set of four gilt Louis XVI chairs, comprising of two armchairs and two side chairs, circa 1780.
The chairs are hand-carved and finished in gilt laid over gesso. Beautifully proportioned, the arms end with a flourishing scroll and curve down onto a neoclassical pilar resting on combination dice, each side with a floral decoration. Running through the d-shaped belt, sides and back-rest is a fine and deep carving ,featuring a twirling laurel and oak leaf pattern, set off by four elegantly tapering column legs and carved ribbed finials.
The chairs bare a stamp to the underneath of front rail but it is not legible only a few letters are decipherable. Images attached of stamp
An identical set of four chairs was sold at Sothebys New York 2017
A considered restoration of gilt has been undertaken, in keeping with the natural ageing of a piece nearing 250 years old.
Dimensions:
Armchairs
Height 91 cm (35.8 inches)
Width 58 cm (22.8 inches)
Depth 50 cm (19.7 inches)
Side Chairs
Height 87 cm (34.3 inches)
Width 49 cm (19.3 inches)
Depth 42 cm (16.5 inches)
