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Pair of Walnut Side Chairs (chaises à la Reine)

Creator: Nicolas Longe
Offered by: L' Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, Inc.

Description
Each of these Louis XV period chaises à la Reine has a cartouche-shaped back with a flower-carved crest, above an over-upholstered serpentine-front seat with flower carved apron continuing to cabriole legs ending in scroll feet.
The signature of Nicolas Longe was also found on a large fauteuil “á la Reine” which was in continuation of the Regence spirit sold at the Hotel Drouot in 1988. Of natural beech, carved with supple shells, flower leaves and scrolls. The legs had fine and original curved form.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Beechwood
Condition:	Excellent. Stamped: NICOLAS * LONGE
Creation Date:	circa 1750-1770
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XIII
Dealer Reference #:	CHRF 18-206
Incollect Reference #:	178366

Dimensions

W.	22.5 in;	H.	38 in;	D.	19.5 in;
W.	57.15 cm;	H.	96.52 cm;	D.	49.53 cm;

Message from Seller:

The gallery deals in European works of art, antiques and paintings from antiquity to the end of the eighteenth century. Under Mrs. Fioratti's direction, the gallery has continued to supply works of art to museums across America and Europe. She has designed interiors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Mrs. Fioratti has worked on architectural restorations, and restored a 10th century village near Siena.