(pair) French Louis XVI style giltwood armchairs/ fauteuils, 19th c., each having padded back, seat, and armrests in worn tapestry upholstery, with nailhead trim, rising on fluted tapered legs, approx 36"h, 23"w, 20"d, seat height: approx 18.5"h

05.06.25:In my opinion regarding LOT 4316: I note that both chairs are presently intact and structurally sturdy, the tapestry upholstery remains secure throughout edges of seat and back, the pair having comparable degrees of separation and runs, small tears and holes, exposed and broken weft, and loose threads, all being typical of antique textiles and commensurate with age, one chair with a couple small tears with visible underlying batting, additionally there appears to be some minor reinforcement at joinery points of seat back including the arms, I observe typical light discoloration/ staining and light fading, I observe patination of the nail-head trim, the gilt finish of the frames with typical tonal variations associated with patination, surface grime build-up, small gilt touch ups, mellowing, and rubs, as well as having typical minor surface wear such as small chips, nicks, and abrasions, all of which is commensurate with 19th century and use

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