A French 18th century Louis XV beechwood Duchesse Brisée

A French 18th century Louis XV beechwood Duchesse Brisée © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd

The channelled backrail with floral cresting, the curved back and sides on scroll supports, the serpentine seat on cabriole legs with acanthus carved feet, traces of old painted decoration, 212cm wide, 77cm deep, 90cm high (83" wide, 30" deep, 35" high). Sold for AUD 10,200 inclusive of Buyer's Premium

Bonhams. The Andre & Cecile Fink Liquidation Sale, 31 Oct 2010. Sydney www.bonhams.com