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Pair of Louis XV armchairs à la reine* in carved lacquered wood, with wide backs and whiplash armrest supports, curved legs with flowers, Aubusson tapestry upholstery: backs presenting a gallant scene with a gentleman for one and an elegant woman for the other, seats decorated with Fables by La Fontaine "The Fox and the Stork" and "The English Fox", from the 18th century.
These chairs are in good condition and are of exceptional quality.
They each feature a La Fontaine fable on the seat. The armchair with the young girl illustrates "The Fox and the Stork," the latter drinking from the fox's long-necked, bearded vase. The second armchair with the young man illustrates "The English Fox," with the fox approaching a gallows.
Please note: some accidents and wear on the upholstery at the level of the seats (see photos with red arrows), some small accidents on the wood, slight loss of lacquer in places, wear of time, look carefully at the photos.
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* The name "Fauteuil à la Reine" (Queen's Armchair) appeared in 1730 during the second half of the 18th century. This type of armchair was brought up to date by Queen Marie Leczinska (1703 – 1768), wife of Louis XV. The Queen's armchair is a Louis XV and Louis XVI style seat characterized by its flat back (rectangular, square, oval, violin-shaped). Manufactured until the end of the 18th century, the Queen's armchair is adorned with cartouches, shells and clasps decorated with water leaves or acanthus. This Louis XV armchair favors richly flowered tapestries, bordered with gilded or lacquered wood. The Queen's armchair is described as "furniture" because its more massive design does not predispose it to being moved. (See Antic Store website)
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