A pair of Directoire carved mahogany fauteuils, attributed to Georges Jacob circa 1795, after a design by Percier and Fontaine

of curule form, the rectangular backrest raised on partially spiral-carved armrests surmounted by spheres on front, the ribbon-tied legs carved with acanthus and terminating in small ball feet; both with paper labels to underside reading Collection E.M. Hermès No 9081 and 908., respectively.  

E. M. Hermes
Mallett at Bourdon House Ltd., London, June 22, 1973

With scattered age and construction cracks; not extensive. Both with restored old breaks to front legs under seat. Further small scattered restored breaks and restorations in areas; most to extremitites of carving. Scattered minor losses, abrasions and dents to carving in areas. Refinished. In good, restored condition.
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Please see the note to the previous lot.