25: RARE PAINTED 18TH C. FRENCH LOUIS XVI PERIOD BANQUETTES

The outstanding pair of late 18th century banquettes or benches, early iterations Louis XVI motifs in simple renderings of grooved horizontal rails mortised into legs topped by simple unadorned block with old, probably original, paint and wood pegs above tapered legs with rounded flutes, exceptional original untouched dry wood surface overall, the frames are an identical match, the covering on each differs.
Each measures 20 x 68 x 15 inches.
Very good original condition, there are no issues of damage or repair, light wear at edges, chips, minor rail edge loss form one, the effects of age to a subtle degree, no major damage or repair.
Provenance: The multi-generation collection of an early Kansas City family in the same home since 1962.
$1,000 - $1,500