Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Paint-Decorated Fauteuil a la Reine, 19th century, white-, blue-, and red-painted, with rounded crest rail and conforming back in the form of hot air balloon, with volute arms above fluted supports, the shaped rounded seat above tapering columnar fluted legs headed by paterae. 39" H x 21" W x 24" D; seat: 19" H. Provenance: Property from an estate at 180 East End Avenue. Keywords: Furniture, Seating, Armchair, Mobilier Francais, French style, Upholstered seat, Montgolfier Freres, Aviation, Hot Air Balloon, Decorative Arts, Antique

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