(2) French Louis XV Style Red Suede Upholstered Highback Fauteuils

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(pair) French Louis XV style highback armchairs/ fauteuils, 20th c., cream-painted and parcel-gilt frame, padded back and seat in red suede upholstery, trimmed with nail-heads, loose seat cushion, rising on cabriole legs and hoof feet, approx 44"h, 27"w, 26"d, seat height: 19.5"h Provenance: From the Byram Family's Above Stratford Mansion. John Byram, a prominent Austin-based real estate developer, and his late wife Sally Byram curated this French Provincial style estate with the help of notable architects and interior designers. The home has remained untouched since Sally's untimely passing in 2006, serving as a testament to her taste for sophistication and craftsmanship