2nd half 18th century, France. Comprising a large canape and four fauteuils a la reine. Each with scrolling foliate carved crest joined to downswept arms with molded out-turned scrolled grips and padded armrests on molded incurved supports centering a shaped over upholstered seat with serpentine foliate carved frontal seat rail, raised on foliate carved cabriole legs. All covered in early silk and damask fabric. SIZE: Settee 44″ h x 15″ h (seat) x 67″ l x 32″ d (approximately). Chair 38″ h x 16″ h (seat) x 28″ w x 27″ d (approximately). PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: Frames retain old and original surface with significant abrasion, wear, and dryness. Upholstery with soiling and now with deterioration. One arm chair with rear leg damage and one chair with left crest rail repair at ear. Settee frame is structurally intact with extremely dry surface, frame is loose and in need of tightening. Please note that original surfaces were a combination of gilding and paint decoration, in need of total removal and restoration. 51941-13 (1,200-1,800)