Description

Louis XVI Canape d’Alcove, stamped Delaporte, carved giltwood frame with silk upholstery, two matching cylindrical cushions and two blue velvet with gold brocade pillows, the underside faintly impressed “DELAPORTE” for Martin-Nicolas Delaporte, maitre in 1765, with stamped faint French export mark, late 18th Century. 40″ H x 63″ W x 26″ D. Seat 20″.
Provenance: From a New York City Collection; Sotheby’s, Monaco, 13 December 1997, Lot 71; Sotheby’s, Monaco, 09 December 1995, Lot 79; Collection de la Comtesse Diane de Castellane.
Keywords: French Antiques, Neoclassical Period Furniture, Marie-Antoinette, Versailles, Ormolu, Sofa, Loveseat, Seating, Mobilier Francais, Decorative Arts, Estampille, Ebeniste, Lounge, Living Room, Boudoir, Grand Siecle, Opulent Interior DecorSee

Dimensions

63ʺW × 26ʺD × 40ʺH

Styles

Louis XVI

Number of Seats

2

Seat Height

20.0 in

Period

18th Century

Country of Origin

France

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Giltwood

Silk

Condition

Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections

Color

Gold

Condition Notes

Overall fair to good vintage condition with some loss and rubbing to gilt, with old repair and restoration work.Overall fair to good vintage condition with some loss and rubbing to gilt, with old repair and restoration work.