Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Carved Armchair

This is a Neoclassical armchair, likely a late 19th to early 20th-century Louis XVI revival piece (Fauteuil à la Reine). The chair features a finely carved wooden frame, possibly walnut or fruitwood, showing a rich grain and a medium-toned honey patina. The top rail is adorned with a prominent hand-carved ribbon and bow motif above an arched cresting with acanthus leaf detailing. The stiles are topped with decorative finials. The chair features padded open armrests (manchettes) ending in downward-curving acanthus-carved hand rests. The legs are turned and fluted in the classic Neoclassical style, joined to the seat rail with carved floral medallions at the corner blocks. The upholstery is a light cream and gold vertical striped silk or damask fabric, which appears to be a later replacement. The condition shows visible wear consistent with age, specifically significant staining and discoloration on the seat cushion and minor fraying on the arm pads. The frame appears structurally sound, though there is some light scuffing on the wood finish of the legs and arm terminals. No maker's mark is visible from this angle, but the quality of the carving suggests professional craftsmanship.