Flat-back armchair in molded and carved beech decorated with friezes of piasters, ribbons and interlacing; the top of the back with foliage and seeds; scrolled doucine armrests; rosette dice; fluted sheath legs.
Stamped by Bauve.
Louis XVI period (minor wear; restoration).
Possible reinforcements under the full upholstery.
H. 93.5 - W. 64 - D. 65 cm
Mathieu BAUVE received the title of master carpenter in 1754.
Related work:
An identical armchair is part of the national furniture collection and is displayed in the Grand cabinet de travail de Marc-Antoine Thierry de Ville-d'Avray at the Hôtel de La Marine (see photograph).
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