(2) French Louis XV Style Cane Fauteuil & Side Chair

Lot description

(lot of 2) French Louis XV style carved chairs, including: (1) armchair, cane back and seat, padded arms and loose seat cushion, believed to be Travers & Company "Cluny" Lampas fabric patterned with animals including a tiger, camel, porcupine, monkey, and rabbits, on cabriole legs joined by x-form cross stretcher, upholstery label from Loeblein Creations, approx 38"h, 23.75"w, 20.75"d, seat height: approx 18.25"h, (1) side chair, carved shell crest, cane quadrant back centered by a lion's mask, worn cane seat, on cabriole legs, approx 41.5"h, 22"w, 21"d, seat height: 17.25"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