A rare pair of Louis XVI period armchairs by P.Remy. Original paint, fading and wear to current upholstery. Stamp on one chair. France, circa 1775.
H 930mm, W 700mm, D 560mm
Pierre Remy (1724-1798) was accepted as a master in 8th May 1750, and active between 1750 and 1780, producing both seat furniture and boiserie panels. His production was much appreciated both then and now for the richness of its form, large proportions and bold sculptural outline. For further information see K. Peres, ‘Pierre Remy, menuisier sous Louis XV et Louis XVI’, L’Objet d’Art, March 2001, pp. 74-82.
Pairs of fauteuils by P.Remy have reached Euro 32,400 and Euro 44,650.00 at Christie’s, with a record price of Euro 93,600 for a pair of canapes.
$8,800.00