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Louis XVI Marquise or Wide Bergère in Historic Paint, France, circa 1775

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A French circa 1775 Louis XVI style 'marquise' or wide bergère in historic paint, recently upholstered in 'to-the-trade-only' G P & J Baker "Kapisi" 100% linen fabric in 'ochre' which retails for over $340 a yard.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Carved and painted wood, upholstery
Condition:	Good. Historic paint is mottled and stable but with significant natural age and use distress including losses and darkening in areas, please refer to photos.
Creation Date:	circa 1775
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI
Incollect Reference #:	757215

Dimensions

W.	32.75 in;	H.	34.75 in;	D.	20 in;
W.	83.19 cm;	H.	88.27 cm;	D.	50.8 cm;

Seat H.	17 in;	Arm H.	24.75 in;
Seat H.	43.18 cm;	Arm H.	62.87 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.