LOUIS XV STYLE WINDOW SEAT,late 19th century, fruitwood. Shell-and-scroll carved serpentine crest rail over conforming padded back, outscrolled armrests, and seat upholstered in muted green damask; carved cabriole legs and scrolled toes - 27 in. x 31 1/2 in. x 18 1/2 in. Estimate $500-700
PROVENANCE: Alice Pike Barney Collection. To be sold for the benefit of the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, Fredericksburg, VA.
The window seat survives in very good condition. It was once in a museum collection, and shows conservation in expected areas where wear would naturally occur (repairs proper left stile and proper right corner of apron). The high relief carving shows mild surface wear common to pieces dating to this period.
