#96

Very Rare French Miniature Chair Forming into a Necessaire
Live Auction

$2,700
sold
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Description
8" (20 cm.) The gilded-metal framed chair has elaborately-embossed designs on the frame that contrasts the peach velvet edging,superbly formed cabriole-style legs,and silk seat and back with superb hand-painted designs in the Watteau style. The chair has a hidden secret: the seat lifts to reveal a pleated rose silk lined interior with little beveled edge mirror. Excellent condition. French,mid-19th century,a superbly-crafted luxury object d'art.