Aubusson Gilded Wood Sofa, Early 19th Century, L173cm

Beautiful sofa with three seats in carved and gilded wood in the Louis XVI style resting on 7 fluted legs, the raised belt is carved with rows of gold, the armrests in twisted balusters This sofa is upholstered with an Aubusson tapestry of the time decorated with animated country scenes reproducing the fables of Lafontaine In good general condition of woodwork without breakage or gluing The gilding is original untouched therefore patinated and therefore presents wear of time The tapestry presents fresh colors and wear pulled threads without tears see photos SPL rear of the backrest is tapestry of the checked canvas ATTENTION AN OLD TAPESTRY MANDATORILY PRESENTS WEAR So for informed amateurs Dimensions Length 173 cm Backrest height 94 cm Seat height 45 cm Depth 55 cm Work of the period early 19th century