Bidspirit auction | French Carved Ram's-Head Armchair

French Carved Ram's-Head Armchair - Origin: France Date: Probably late 19th century Period/Style: Louis XV Revival with neoclassical ornament Materials: Carved wood, floral needlework upholstery, metal upholstery tacks Form: Open armchair / fauteuil Description: A French carved armchair with an oval upholstered back crowned by a musical trophy combining stringed and wind instruments with flowers. Ram's heads terminate the padded arms above shaped supports carved with foliage. The rounded seat rail carries scrolling leaves, with a pierced floral garland suspended below the front. Cabriole legs end in scrolled feet. Floral needlework on a golden-yellow ground covers the back, seat and arm pads, bordered by close-set metal upholstery tacks. The carving combines Louis XV curves with neoclassical motifs. Dimensions: 43 in. H, 28 in. W, 24 in. D. Seat height: 20 in. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Scattered scratches and wear to the finish and carved edges. Light soiling and use wear to the upholstery, with irregular and missing tacks along portions of the seat edge. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 43 x 28 x 24 in