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An important gilt-bronze mounted mahogany chair, French Empire, circa 1810, stamped G. IACOB
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- velvet, gilt bronze, mahogany
- Haut. 110 cm., larg. 77 cm.; Height 43⅓in., width 30⅓in.
the curved backrest with laurel leaves, the armrests as swans, on square tapered front legs ending in lion paw feet, the back legs en sabre; with the spurious stamp G.IACOB; upholstered with grey and yellow velvet
Provenance
By repute throne of Louis Bonaparte, Roi de Hollande (1778-1846)
Exhibited
Een koninklijk museum: Lodewijk Napoleon en het Rijksmuseum 1806-1810 [Louis Napoléon and the Rijksmuseum 1806-1810], Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, 1999-2000.
Literature
- Exh. cat. F. Grijzenhout, Een koninklijk museum: Lodewijk Napoleon en het Rijksmuseum 1806-1810 [Louis Napoléon and the Rijksmuseum 1806-1810], Amsterdam, 1999.
Related literature:
- Exh. cat. Le roi Louis-Napoléon et la Hollande de son époque, Amsterdam, 1959.
Related literature:
- Exh. cat. Le roi Louis-Napoléon et la Hollande de son époque, Amsterdam, 1959.
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate but the armchair is less red in reality.
There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. There are some surface scratches to the mahogany veneer.
There are some restorations to the veneer.
The gilding of the gilt-bronze elements is slightly rubbed and tarnished.
There are tears and wears to the silk, especially to the seat; the silk of the backrest reverse is missing.
The construction is firm.
As stated in the saleroom notice the stamp G.IACOB is spurious. Impressive armchair. Beautiful carved mahogany.
We are joining an old worn cardboard (30 x 40 cm.) with the indication "Trône ayant appartenu à Louis Napoléon Roi de Hollande et frère de Napoléon Ier" (Throne which belonged to Louis Napoléon , King of Holland and brother of Napoléon I).
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."