Property of a Private British Collector
A pair of George III mahogany bergères, circa 1780, possibly by François Hervé
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November 12, 01:37 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
the round backs terminating in scrolled elbows, the padded arms, back and squab cushion all uphosltered in champagne-coloured brocade silk, the serpentine front rail centred by a fluted plaque with paterae, the turned legs terminating in brass castors
92.5cm high;
3ft. ¼ in.
Mallett & Son (Antiques), London, March 1998
A pair of giltwood bergères attributed François Hervé that feature similar fluted tablets with paterae to the front rail are in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (obj. no. 2014.189.1-.2). A set of twelve giltwood armchairs also attributed to Hervé with the same feature sold at Christie's London, The Spencer House Sale, 8 July 2010, lot 1052.
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