Louis XV Walnut Canape with Upholstered Ears, 18th Century
A provincial Louis XV walnut and upholstered canape a Oreilles, mid 18th century, the triple-arched back and shaped 'Ears' descending to short partly open arms above the seat with loose cushions, on cabriole feet flanking floral-carved shaped aprons, in recent close nailed linen, 43.31 in. high, 78.74 in. wide, 34.25 in. deep. provenance: acquired from John D. Dunn Antiques, Melbourne, in the 1980s
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