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Jean Baptist Cresson, Louis XV, 14 Dining Chairs, France, 18th C., Christies

Offered by: GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN

Description
14 Louis XV Dining Chairs by Jean Baptist Cresson, 18th Century, France, Painted, Scalamandre Upholstery

One of a kind set of stunning dining chairs. Each having curvaceous form crest rails finely carved with flowers above a molded chair back that surround the fine upholstered backs that offer great comfort to the sitter. The upholstered seats above molded shaped aprons also having carved floral design on raised cabriole legs.

The entire set upholstered in a "Verel de Belval" upholstery with cottage check contrast backs. All in a "Saint Fiacre" brocade by David Anthony in Greenwich CT for a total upholster cost of $23,640. Eight chairs stamped CRESSON, purchased in Christies France in 2000 for a cost of $30,000. The set shipped to the US, Fully painted, supported and upholstered. Auction sale on line. Upholstery receipt available upon request.

Provenance:

Property of a Greenwich CT Gentleman
Christies France Auction 1030 IMPORTANT MOBILIER, ORFEVRERIE ET OBJETS D`ART June 17 2000

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. Very good. Minor wear to frames in distressed painted finish as is intended.
Number of Pieces:	8+
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XV
Dealer Reference #:	101-WR7
Incollect Reference #:	693077

Dimensions

W.	24.5 in;	H.	37 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	62.23 cm;	H.	93.98 cm;	D.	53.34 cm;

Message from Seller:

GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN (est. 1975) is an Antique and 20th Century Art & Design Gallery located in Stamford, CT for over 30 years. Our gallery carries rare and important design objects by both iconic and lesser-known designers from the 18th to the 20th Century – with a focus on 20th Century French design. Recent installations feature Pierre Jeanneret, Maison Jansen, Gio Ponti, Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne, Warren Platner, Ueli Berger, Massimo Vignelli, and many more.