Lot 141 Dα

A Régence fauteil

Softwood carved on three faces, gilding over red bole and chalk grounding, petit point embroiders in wool and silk on canvas, upholstery. Resting on four supports designed as opposing C-shaped scrolls. The richly carved apron of square section decorated with scrollwork, rocailles and a pierced ornamental swag at the front. With two short C-shaped upholstered arms. The cartouche form backrest with broad mouldings a further ornamental swag crowning the upper section. H 98, W 53, D 50 cm.
Southern Germany or Northern Italy, first third 18th century.