FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD SETTEE. With early aubusson upholstery, circa 1900 Item # 705IJT14L. A most fine settee in the Louis XV taste from the turn of the century, this is a statement of rich form and material. Sumptuous curves are highlighted with the most crisp of carvings, these lively Rococo motifs centering around the Rocaille with vivid shell forms along the apron. The scrolled toes have a delightful ribbing that simulates the exterior of a shell, the flowing acanthus forms wrapping around the knee embellishments like waves in the seas. The chair back frame is quite restrained, the rail mostly plain with only brief foliate highlights, allowing the gorgeous crest carving to be fully on display: a well developed swirl of acanthus around a kidney-like shape flanked by flowers along the slight cove molding of the rail. A hand-stitched aubusson covering with flowing displays of foliage around beautiful florals remains in rather good condition, a very early and incredibly time consuming covering to complete. For the passionate collector of fine French furnishings, this is a most excellent settee with vibrant surfaces, crisp craftsmanship and handsome proportions. 59 1/8 W x 24 3/8 D x 39 7/8 H, 16 H to seat. Condition Report: Some worn holes in aubusson as well as stitching separations; discolorations and staining to edges of upholstery, particularly the proper right side and extensive staining to the back side of the settee. Mostly original gilding with some areas of touch up, wear and loss as expected, more notable to high relief areas. Minor joint separations, but very strong and sturdy. Please scroll down and view all images of this piece for a full overview of condition. Is a family business situated deep in the Cumberland Valley in the historic downtown of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. We specialize in French bronze sculpture from the last quarter of the 19th century and always have a large selection of Romantic period fine art. The common thread in all of our objects is an unwavering standard of quality, originality and excellence in form. Each object is individually sought out and selected for these attributes, restored where appropriate, catalogued and photographed (note, we generally have 30-80 images of each item available) and professionally packaged by our staff in the shop. Most items in the gallery are fully catalogued and can be viewed by clicking here. We welcome your visit to the gallery! As we travel quite extensively, it is generally a good idea to make an appointment before visiting, but the gallery is almost always staffed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9a-5:30p. We are conveniently located at 117 W Burd St. Sale of any item(s) where a client has requested custom work, alteration, conservation or restoration to be completed is final and is not eligible for return. And addressed to the gallery at 117 W Burd St. Buyers are responsible for unpacking, moving the item into their home and disposing of all packing materials without assistance from the driver. Because we professionally package each item in-house, damage is incredibly rare. However, we understand the disappointment that can occur in this unlikely event and will work hard to help you through the situation. Concealed damage and/or damage not noted on the Bill of Lading will not be covered, so be sure to fully inspect the item before signing the Bill of Lading and releasing the driver. S responsibility to retain all packing materials until the claim process is complete. The carrier reserves a “right to repair” a damaged item to industry standard. We are happy to provide paperwork or any other required documentation to assist in the claim process. _gsrx_vers_811 GS 7.0.9 (811). The item “Fine French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Antique Canapé Sofa Settee c. 1900″ is in sale since Saturday, September 30, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Sofas & Chaises\1800-1899″. The seller is “sillafineantiques” and is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Color: Gold
- Type: Settee
- Style: Louis XV
- Sub-Style: French
- Region of Origin: France
- Age: 1800-1899
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Material: Unknown
- Height: 39.88
- Width: 59.13
- Depth: 24.4
- Custom Detail: French Antique Gold Louis XV Settee Sofa
