Antique Regence Style Settee

Antique Regence Style SetteeA fine French 19th century Louis XIV Regence style oak and parcel gilt sofa or settee, of well shaped outline and desirable generous proportions. Why we like it Its extremely well drawn shape, fine hand carved and gilded decoration make this superb piece a rare and desirable find. Of the best quality, with the finished reverse of the back and crisply carved rosettes even in the middle of the stretchers, where they can hardly be seen Condition: for

Founded in 1820 by John Howard

An impressive pottery charger

historic split to one side board

The finely figured mahogany rectangular foldover top

With their delicate scrolled backs

traded from 19 St Paul's Churchyard from 1787 until 1840

see Christie`s London sale

with the finished reverse of the back and crisply carved rosettes even in the middle of the stretchers

Robert Adam

creating the Neo-classical

within the solid seatrails

of broad proportions