38: A LOUIS XV STYLE FAUTEIL IN CHINOISERIE TAPESTRY COVER

The carved and gilded cartouche-shaped padded back with carved scrolling foliate crest and shoulders centering a tapering blossoming pendant issuing acanthus-carved sinuous arms, over trapezoidal seat having conforming carved and shaped seat rail, raised on four cabriole legs with acanthus knees, terminating in acanthus leaf roquillard feet. Upholstered with a chinoiserie scene on a beige ground and finished with nail heads.
Measures 41 x 27 x 24 inches.
Very good condition, noting a separation of tapestry along line of construction in the seat.
$400 - $600