Rhone Valley, Louis XVI Period - Large Shepherdess - Restored, Lelièvre Silk

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Shepherdess with queen
Lacquered wood, pegged joints
Dimensions : H. 103 ; Seat height 45 ; D. 58 ; W. 68 (cm.)
Rhone Valley, late 18th century

Large shepherd's chair on tapered, fluted and filleted legs. Moulded belt, connection with flowers. Scrolled armrests. Back in the shape of a gendarme hat. Large size!
Typical of provincial production, south of the Lyon region.

Condition report: seat fully restored. Reworked joinery, re-trimmed and re-glued assemblies, new upholstery, including a removable cushion on both sides, upholstered in a superb 100% silk fabric from Lelièvre called ‘Catherine de Russie’.