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(2) Fine French Louis XIII Style Carved Walnut & Needlework Fauteuils

Price realized
$1,952
Pre-sale estimate
$400 – $800
Hammer price
$1,600
Category
Chairs, Sofas & Lounges
Sold
March 30, 2025
Sale
DAY 3- MARCH 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(pair) French Louis XIII style carved walnut armchairs/ fauteuils, late 19th c., each having padded back and seat in highly-detailed petit and gros point needlework upholstery, depicting noble figures in verdant landscape with castles, scrolled foliate border with various birds, monkeys, serpents, and forest animal motifs, figural lion mask handles, rising on spiral twist supports, joined by H stretcher, ending on bun feet, (one) with worn manufacturer or upholsterer stamp at seat underside lining marked Gil. Collet Fabricairt (?), mostly indiscernible, approx 36.5"h, 25"w, 22.5"d, seat height: approx 18"h

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.