Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs In Wood With Aubusson Tapestry, Fable Fontaine, 18th Century

Pair of Louis XV armchairs à la reine* in carved lacquered wood, with a wide back and whiplash armrests, curved legs with flowers, Aubusson tapestry upholstery: one back depicting a gallant scene with a gentleman and the other an elegant woman, seats decorated with La Fontaine's Fables "The Fox and the Stork" and "The English Fox", from the 18th century. These armchairs are in good condition and are of exceptional quality. They are fully pegged. They each feature a La Fontaine Fable on the seat. The armchair with the young girl illustrates "The Fox and the Stork", the latter drinking from the vase with the long neck from the fox's beard. The second armchair with the young man illustrates "The English Fox" with the fox approaching a gallows. Please note: some accidents and wear on the upholstery at the level of the seats (see photos with red arrows), some small accidents on the wood, slight lack of lacquer in places, wear of time, look carefully at the photos. ____________________________________________________ * The name "Fauteuil à la Reine" appeared in 1730 during the second half of the 18th century. This type of armchair was brought up to date by Queen Marie Leczinska (1703 - 1768), wife of Louis XV. The armchair à la Reine is a Louis XV and Louis XVI style seat characterized by its flat back (rectangular, square, oval, violin-shaped). Manufactured until the end of the 18th century, the armchair à la Reine is adorned with cartouches, shells and clasps decorated with water leaves or acanthus. This Louis XV armchair favors richly flowered tapestries, bordered with gilded or lacquered wood. The Queen's armchair is described as "furniture" because its more massive design does not predispose it to be moved. (See Antic Store website) ATTENTION: FOR A DELIVERY QUOTE, PLEASE CONTACT US WITH THE CITY AND COUNTRY OF DESTINATION. BE CAREFUL: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR THE DELIVERY PRICE. Seat dimensions: width 72 cm / depth 61 cm Height 90.8 cm / at the armrests 64 cm Width at the armrests 73 cm Reference: 200 88 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com