PAIR EMPIRE WALNUT AND PARCEL GILT FAUTEUILS,early 19th century, with Napoleonic bee motif upholstered loose seat cushions. Recessed panel back with raised stylized acanthus gilt decoration; turned blunt-cut curving arms over gilt lion-head supports; bowed seat rail; square tapering back-swept legs - 39 1/2 in. x 26 1/4 in. x 20 1/2 in. Estimate $800-1,200
PROVENANCE: Wayside Inn, Middletown, VA
Poor to fair general condition, with scattered loss of gilt-wood decorations; loss of original cane seats ( now wood inserts); one chair with partialy painted dark finish; and scattered abrasions to finish with age cracks in seat area; moderate UV damage; chairs once were castered.
