A set of twelve Empire carved mahogany chairs circa 1795, ten stamped G. Jacob

"From Paris to St. Petersburg, Important French and Russian Furniture and Works of Art," Chinese Porcelain Company, New York, Exhibition 6-31 October, 2008, catalogue pp. 72-77, no. 2.

All twelve with minor construction cracks, scattered dents and abraisons. Very minor scattered losses and chips to wood in a few areas; consistent with age and use and not extensive. Underside with some old worm damage; not extensive. Refinished. In good, restored condition.
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A set of 12 chairs, almost identical, was delivered to the Prince de Poix (probably Philippe Louis de Noailles [1752-1819]) for Versailles and was sold Sotheby's Paris, 6 April, 2011, lot 191.  The Prince de Pois, as governor of the château of Versailles, enjoyed an appartement in the Palace.  This Versailles delivery was subcontracted among a number of menuisier, including J. Louis, A. Gailliard, Menant and Jacob-Desmalter.