A set of four Directoire parcel-gilt, gray-painted and carved fauteuils late 18th century

Christopher Buckley, "A Passion for French Style," Architectural Digest, October, 1986, p. 153

With scattered age and construction cracks. One chair with loose joint to one armrest; recommend securing. Another chair with old brestored small break to top rail of backrest. Some chairs lacking a few small rosettes. Gesso with cracks, losses and flaking. Redecorated, paint and gilding with losses, rubbing and surface dirt. Legs blocked.
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