Louis XVI corner canapé, so-called Confidante. Carved, painted and gilded wood. Heavily cambered frame of laurel frieze on multiple jointed, fluted baluster legs with brass castors. Curved, leaf-relief supports for curved, rising armrests. Platform-shaped upper end with white marble top. Upholstered and covered. H. 102 cm. Leg D. 120 cm. Seat h. 38 cm. Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - Part I. A French gilt wood Louis XVI style corner sofa. France. Late 19th century.