A fine suite of gilt-bronze mounted mahogany seat furniture, possibly by Jacob-Desmalter, Paris Empire, early 19th century

comprising: three chairs, two fauteuils and a canapé, each chair and the sofa applied with rosettes, palmettes and laurel branches, with down-scrolled arm rests raised on gilt-bronze lion-headed supports, the lion legs with paw feet, with green cotton upholstery

In overall good condition, with the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. Canapé: minor traces of old woodworm, with minor restorations to the finials, one minor loss to the veneer of the right back leg.
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