Pair of Louis XV Carved Benches

18th century, rectangular hardwood form, carved with scalloped skirt, relief carved knees with shells, whorl foot, on shaped stretcher base.

18.5 x 42 x 15 in.

From the Estate of the late Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans, Durham, NC

The first without fabric or seat and having later corner blocks, one quarter of the stretcher replaced; the second with tapestry seat in poor frayed condition; repairs to corner blocks and stretcher; both as-is.