Pair of cane-bottomed and queen-size armchairs in carved and - Lot 117

Pair of cane-bottomed and queen-size armchairs in carved and molded beechwood with burst pomegranate and rocaille decor. The backs are fitted with curved armrests and whiplash-shaped supports. The curved belt rests on cambered legs finished with acanthus swags. The seat is upholstered in red velvet and trimmed with piping. Stamped: O.G MATHON Augustin MATHON Cité maitre circa 1748 Paris. Louis XV period. Circa 1740 H_92.5 cm W_64 cm D_49 cm Restoration. Pitting. Augustin MATHON, located on rue de Cléry, made Regency chairs, notably for the Duc de la Roche Guyon, and Louis XV-style chairs of fine structure. Comparative work. Fauteuil à la reine à fond de canne from a series of six, carved with pomegranate and leaves. Pierre KJELLBERG LE MOBILIER FRANÇAIS DU XVIIIEME SIECLE. Édition de l'amateur 1998, page 556. Expert : Stéphane Pépe