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Chair ”Amand Riche” (Louis XIV Style) - Chair ”Amand Riche” (Louis XIV Style), Ateliers Allot Carved cherrywood chair with caned seat and back; France Louis XIV style chair known as the ”Amand Riche” model, constructed in solid cherrywood. The high, slightly flared backrest is surmounted by a carved top rail with a central cartouche featuring a floral rosette framed by scrolling acanthus. Both the backrest and seat are traditionally hand caned. The shaped seat rail incorporates a central rocaille shell flanked by trellis pattern carving. The chair stands on four cabriole legs with acanthus carved knees, joined by an X form stretcher with a decorative floral junction. The model reflects late 17th century designs at the transition between Baroque and early Regency carving. Contemporary production by Ateliers Allot, a French manufacturer established in 1812 and holder of the EPV label, integrating cabinetmaking, woodcarving, gilding, and associated trades. This model corresponds to current catalogue production within the workshop's Louis XIV line. Dimensions: H 97 cm; W 51 cm; D 43 cm [LOC 871]