"Pair Of Cherry Wood Chairs, Directoire Period, Back Painted “paul Et Virginie”"
Pair of Directoire period cherry wood chairs. Backrest with painted decoration on sheet metal, depicting a scene inspired by the novel Paul and Virginie ("Paul wanting to rescue Virginie"). Front legs in sheath, front crosspiece in turned faceted wood. Seat in old straw, upholstered with cushions in period fabric.