Lot 98
  • 98

An exceptionally large Aubusson covered carved giltwood salon suite Paris, circa 1890

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • CanapĂ© 194cm. wide.; 6ft. 4in.
comprising a set of six armchairs, six chairs, four canapĂ© and a banquette, all with late 19th/early 20th century Aubusson tapestry upholstery, woven with bouquets of flowers with delicate scrolling golden trail support and surround with swags held by birds in each corner on the backs, and similar flowers within a foliate cartouche, depicted on the seats, all panels on ivory central ground with salmon coloured outer ground, all edged with narrow guilloche golden braid

Condition

Good overall condition. Minor losses to gilding. Tapestry upholstery in good condition.
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