A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GREY PAINTED AND UPHOLSTERED WOOD FAUTEUILS, 19TH CENTURY, each beautifully carved with an arched crest rail centering a ribbon tied scrolling cartouche flanked by floral sprays and continuous leafy pendants, over conforming molding with ribbon-and-rod details ending in block marguerites topped by foliate finials, on slanted stiles with matching details and issuing padded arms with scrolling acanthus hand rests on curved supports with long acanthus leaves in relief, flanking a trapezoidal contoured and padded back over a bow front padded seat above a seat rail centering crisply carved floret guilloché, withinside block marguerites raised on tapering circular legs with spiraling fleur des asperges stop fluted legs ending in toupie feet, painted throughout in a soft gray and covered in a modern neutral silk and linen herringbone woven patterned upholstery. Height: 39 1/4" Width: 26" Depth: 23 1/2"

Good restored condition with expected age shrinkage cracks, some minor nicks, a few scuff marks, some normal wear on the hand rests, lacking one marguerite on the top right corner of crest rail on one chair, surface buildup in crevices throughout, and sturdy frames. The paint and upholstery is modern. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."