Pair of Louis XV armchairs in wood with Aubusson tapestry, Fable Fontaine, 18th century

Pair of Louis XV armchairs à la reine* in carved lacquered wood, with wide backs and whiplash armrests, curved legs with flowers, and Aubusson tapestry upholstery: one back depicting a gallant scene with a gentleman and the other an elegant woman, seats decorated with La Fontaine's fables "The Fox and the Stork" and "The English Fox," from the 18th century.
These armchairs are in good condition and are of exceptional quality. They are fully pegged.
Each seat features a La Fontaine fable. The armchair with the young girl illustrates "The Fox and the Stork," the latter drinking from the long-necked vase with the fox's beard. The second armchair with the young man illustrates "The English Fox," with the fox approaching a gallows. Please note: some damage and wear to the upholstery on the seats (see photos with red arrows), some minor damage to the wood, slight lacquer loss in places, and signs of wear and tear. Please take a close look at the photos.
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* The name "Fauteuil à la Reine" (Queen's Armchair) first appeared in 1730 during the second half of the 18th century. This type of armchair was brought into fashion by Queen Marie Leczinska (1703–1768), wife of Louis XV. The Queen's Armchair is a Louis XV and Louis XVI style chair characterized by its flat back (rectangular, square, oval, or violin-shaped). Manufactured until the end of the 18th century, the Queen's Armchair was adorned with cartouches, shells, and clasps decorated with water leaves or acanthus. This Louis XV armchair favored richly floral tapestries, edged with gilded or lacquered wood. The Armchair à la Reine is considered a "furniture" because its more substantial design makes it less likely to be moved. (See Antic Store website)
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Dimensions

Seat width 72 cm / depth 61 cm
Height 90.8 cm / armrests 64 cm
Width at armrests 73 cm

Reference: 200 88
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