HOT ! A Pair of Belle Époque ‘Grisaille’ Fauteuils

French, circа 1890 | Louis XVI Neoclassical Revival

Attributed to the Workshops of Maison Krieger or Maison Jansen, Paris

This exquisite pair of fauteuils à la reine represents the pinnacle of the late 19th-century French obsession with the elegance of the Ancien Régime. Crafted during the Belle Époque, these chairs are a masterclass in Neoclassical restraint and architectural precision.

The hand-carved beechwood frames feature a sophisticated two-tone grisaille finish in shades of antique blue-grey and bone white. Notable for their diamond-lozenge die-joints and hand-chiselled anthemion (honeysuckle) carvings, the frames transition seamlessly into fluted, tapered legs ending in delicate thimble feet.

Of particular importance is the original hand-stitched Aubusson-style needlepoint upholstery. Each chair showcases a central floral médaillon encased in a laurel wreath, suspended by \"true lover’s knots\" and flowing ribbon-work—motifs popularized by Marie Antoinette at the Petit Trianon. The soft, sun-faded palette of sage, dusty rose, and cerulean wool remains in remarkable original condition, offering a rare \"lived-in\" patina that epitomizes the curated Parisian aesthetic.

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  Provenance: Private Collection, Paris / Los Angeles.
  


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  Materials: Carved Beechwood, Polychrome Paint, Hand-Stitched Wool Needlepoint.
  


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  Condition: Very good condition with original surface and upholstery. Wear consistent with age and use; sold as is.