FRENCH EMPIRE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED WALNUT BERGERE,19th century. Back-scrolled anthemion-carved crest with scrolls, bellflowers, and foliage; the frame upholstered in Napoleonic-inspired silk and raised on lappet-carved short turned legs - 31 3/4 in. x 33 in. x 28 in. Estimate $1,000-1,200
Lightly worn areas on scrolled hand-rest, stiles, and feet; scattered abrasions to outside edges of back and side rails; upholstery in "as-is" condition.
