A Fine Pair of Late Regence/Louis XV,Beechwood Walnut Stained Fauteuils A La Reine
18th CenturyUpholstered in Aubusson Tapestry Woven with Flower filled Vases. Each with a pierced shell seatrail.
Special Note:
The Baron de Lopez-Tarragoya was renowned for his collection of 18th century French decorative arts, much of which he acquired through famed Parisian dealers including Jacques Seligman, Bensimon and L. Kraemer et Fils. Born in Paris to a Spanish and Portuguese family, the Baron counted bankers to the Kings of Portugal among his ancestors. He was also known for breeding thoroughbreds, and amassed considerable fortunes at the great races of his day.
Provenance:
Collection of Baron de Lopez, Paris.
Anonymous Sale; Me. Blanche, Versailles, 13 May 1964, lot 113.
Sotheby's Sale # 8053, New York, 28 January 2005, lots 652 and 653.
Height 42 ½ in. Width 26 ½ in. Depth 23 in.
Inv#: Cha256