SUITE OF FOUR LOUIS XVI CHAIRS In gilded wood, with medallion back in cabriolet, resting on tapered legs with twisted flutes. Silk upholstery. Model of Adrien Pierre DUPAIN Eighteenth century period 88 x 48 x 48 cm Restorations of use and maintenance The characteristics of Dupain's work are the robustness of the frames, the thickness and the good assembly. The backs of his seats are often in medallion. The sculpture of his richest models is treated with great finesse.

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