Sitting chairs in good condition. Unsure of details as they were picked up from a neighbors home following foreclosure.
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Louis XV Sitting Chairs
Looking to find out what these old chairs are worth or any information I can get about them. There are no visible distinguishing marks of origin or age. From research, I was thinking Louis XV sitting chairs?
Pair of Antique French-Style Victorian Armchairs
Description:
This is a pair of matching Victorian-style armchairs featuring carved wood frames and upholstered backs and seats. The chairs showcase a classic Rococo Revival or Louis XV/French Provincial influence, popular from the mid-to-late 1800s into the early 1900s. The design includes:
Estimated Date Period:
Circa 1880–1920, based on style, construction, and upholstery type. These were likely parlor or salon chairs, meant to display elegance and taste in upper-middle-class homes.
Condition:
Provenance:
Found in a neighbor’s basement after foreclosure; no labels, stamps, or maker’s marks are visible from the image, which limits precise attribution to a specific manufacturer.
Current Market Value (Retail):
For a matched pair like this in "good but unrestored" condition:
Comparable Sales:
Authentication & Recommendations:
Suggested Professional Appraisal:
✔ Recommended if you are considering selling or insuring the pair, particularly if they are professionally restored or part of a larger antique collection.