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Lot 440
  • 440

A gilt-bronze-mounted mahogany desk armchair en gondole in Louis XVI style

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • gilt-bronze and mahogany
with an outward scrolled curved back above padded downscrolled arms mounted with acanthus above a circular padded swivelling seat, the seat-rail applied with a gilt-bronze band of leaves with a flowerhead above each fluted tapering leg terminating in toupie feet

Condition

In overall very good condition. There are a couple of very minor restorations e.g to side-rails and border above the seat-rail. Joints sound and sturdy. Can be placed immediately. 58cm. high.
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