Title
A Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Settee and Two Matching Armchairs
Creator
Date
19th century
Description
A LOUIS XV STYLE CARVED WALNUT SETTEE AND TWO MATCHING ARMCHAIRS (French, 19th century) upholstered in red silk damask.
.1 - The settee has a slightly arched crest rail, open arm rests, two matching pillows, a serpentine-shaped seat rail carved with shells, and stands on six cabriole legs that end in whorl feet.
.2-.3 - The matching armchairs have an arched crest rail, padded open armrests, a serpentine seat rail caved with shells, and stand on four cabriole legs ending in whorl feet.
.1 - The settee has a slightly arched crest rail, open arm rests, two matching pillows, a serpentine-shaped seat rail carved with shells, and stands on six cabriole legs that end in whorl feet.
.2-.3 - The matching armchairs have an arched crest rail, padded open armrests, a serpentine seat rail caved with shells, and stand on four cabriole legs ending in whorl feet.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
walnut
silk damask upholstery
Extent
.1 (settee): 37" x 62 1/2"
.2-.3 (armchairs): 34" x 24" x 22"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mr. Frederick H. Prince, 1963.
Identifier
PSNC.283.1 - .3
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