Fauteuil Attributed to Nicolas Foliot Mid-18th century France Wood, carved and gilt, upholstered in red velvet, silver embroidery 113 x 77 x 90 cm This armchair is part of a suite which was made for Louis XV's daughter, the Princess of Parma, who decorated her Italian palace with furniture imported from Paris. Unlike the other two armchairs of this suite, now in collections in the United States and France, the Hermitage example has retained its original upholstery with embroidery on the back and seat, which complements wonderfully the carved decoration.