 | Pair of Italian, Renaissance period armchairs (Item No. 644)
In solid carved walnut with period tapestry upholstery. Early 17th century.
Provenance: By repute, these chairs were part of the furnishings of the Herbert Pratt House at 1027 Fifth Avenue.
Dimensions: 56" high (at back) by 28" wide by 20" deep
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 | Pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (Item No. 452)
In solid walnut with the "Les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers characteristic of Louis XIV furniture. One of these identical chairs was carved in the 17th century while the other was added in the 19th century to complete the pair ("fausse paire").
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 | Late 16th century, Florentine 'credenza' (Item No. 230)
In carved walnut, having the characteristic classical elements including ionic capitals and acanthus leaf gadrooning.
Dimensions: 51½" wide by 42" high by 16" deep
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 | Italian, Louis XV period, inlaid secretary (Item No. 781)
In walnut and fruitwood with slant-front stand in two parts, the upper part with arched molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors; the slant front enclosing a fitted interior above a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs; inlaid to form foliate scrolls and flowerheads. From Piedmont. Mid-18th century.
Dimensions: 87" tall by 52½" wide by 26" deep
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 | French, Louis XV style canapé (Item No. 551)
Fine, 19th century carved walnut Canapé with beautifully carved pierced apron. Upholstered with 18th century Aubusson tapestry.
Dimensions: canapé is 76" wide by 27" deep by 43½ high
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 | French, Nimoise, Regence period armoire (Item No. 776)
In solid, carved walnut. Shown here with chicken-wire. Early 18th century.
Dimensions: 89" high by 53" wide (body) 62" wide (cornice) by 25" deep (body) 28" deep (cornice)
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 | Renaissance style extending game table ("table a jeu") (Item No. 398)
In solid walnut with casters and multiple inlaid playing surfaces for backgammon, checkers, chess, and a roulette wheel. 19th century from Paris.
Dimensions: 31" wide by 26" deep by 30½" high, 93" fully extended
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 | Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item No. 716)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century. Attributed to Pierre Nogaret.
Provenance: Collection de M. Ghislain Prouvost, Château du Vert Bois ("Castle of the Green Forest")
Dimensions: 78" long
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