(2) French Louis XVI Style Caned & Upholstered Fauteuils

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(pair) Louis XVI style white painted armchairs/ fauteuils, early 20th c., each having oval medallion back and seat with woven cane, padded arms and removable seat cushion, upholstered in floral chintz fabric with stitched quilted details, rising on stretcher-joined tapering fluted legs, approx 43"h, 24"w, 18"d, seat height (without cushion): approx 16"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