(pair) French Louis XVI style giltwood armchairs, 19th c., arched top rail with molded laurel wreath and roses, padded back, arms, and loose seat cushions in a worn green damask silk upholstery with applique trim, the frames with fluted accents, rising on foliated legs, ending on arrow feet, approx 42"h, 26.25"w, 23.5"d, seat height: approx 20"h **Note: matching settee offered in this auction** **Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023)**

06.13.25: In my opinion regarding LOT 2271: As described the silk upholstery is worn, including some spots of minor weft and warp separation remaining intact and stable, this separation is typical and commensurate with use, I note that both chairs are structurally secure and stand sturdy, the upholstery also having some sparse minor staining, minor picks, and a few loose threads, as are typical and commensurate with use, including applique trim which appears overall secure throughout, the loose seat cushions with down-filled padding, the gilt finish of the frames being overall well-preserved with scattered small chipped losses, particularly to edges of seat back, also having typical light rubs and mellowing also commensurate with age and use

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