FRANCE or ITALY, 19th century Armchair with cabriolet medallion back, in molded, carved and gilded wood, decorated with friezes of fleurons and pirouettes, ribbon races, floral scrolls, acanthus leaves and rosettes, resting on four fluted legs with high leafy capitals. Louis XVI style. Petit point tapestry upholstery, decorated with scenes from La Fontaine's fables (the Stork and the Fox - the Oak and the Reed) in medallions framed by foliage and crowned with a canopy. 87.5 x 59 cm. - Seat depth: 52 cm. Wear, some gilding; chips and old restorations, notably to the backrest.