Louis XV paint-decorated bench,

carved, gessoed, painted and parcel gilt beechwood frame, serpentine front rail, cabriole legs, French, late 18th century, 19-1/2 x 79-1/2 x 21-3/4 in. Central rear legs replaced, some possible restorations to rails, breaks and repairs with some added screws at joint of legs and seat frame (some legs loose), later blocking and braces, paint losses and restoration, surface wear and abrasions throughout, upholstery worn and stained, not examined under upholstery. Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, 1978. A Charleston, South Carolina Collection.