18th Century French Sleigh Form Ducal Crown Chair of Significant Importance

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This outstanding piece of French Nobility history with its opulent hand painted lacquered decoration featuring classical figures and motifs, set upon a deep, dark olive green background in gilt.

The sweeping sleigh back form and wide, open seat resplendent in time worn lush burgundy velvet, the Ducal Crown appliqué is embroidered to the back with gold thread.

Created during the reign of King Louis XVI (1774 - 1793), the use of the classical Greek and Roman figures and symbolism being very much of the fashion of the time and pays homage to the art and furniture being created for Queen Marie Antoinette that was used to furnish the Apartments at the Palace of Versailles.

The sculptural, almost chariot inspired seat is set upon scroll feet, padded with horsehair and upholstered in the original velvet, which has been well worn over time and remains to tell the story of the centuries that this exceptional piece of furniture has lived through. Other than a new feather and down seat pad that we have had made by our upholsterer, the chair is absolutely in its original, unrestored and untouched condition, very much of the chateaux.

The seat is very stable and structurally sound, there is wear to the lacquer, and signs of historic worm that have been thoroughly treated. It is offered in completely original condition, truly a one-off work of art and an important piece of France's glorious history.

Provenance: The chair was from the personal collection and estate of the late Georg Wissinger (1933-2023) 

Height 94.5cm, Width 100cm, Depth 62cm

Seat Height 48cm, With Cushion 63cm

Seat Width 75cm, Depth 38cm

From floor to lowest part of Chair 19.5cm 

All our items are genuine antique/vintage pieces and therefore can have some signs of age-related use or wear, this adds to the character and uniqueness of each of them.

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