Lot 265
  • 265

A SUITE OF FOUR FRENCH EMPIRE MAHOGANY GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED ARMCHAIRS, ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB FRÈRES, CIRCA 1805 |

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Haut. 90 cm, larg. 60 cm ; height 35 1/2  in., depth 23 1/3  in.
upholstered in blue linen

Provenance

Former collection André Mancel, Paris

Literature

C. Bizot, Mobilier Directoire Empire, Paris, 1990, p. 59

Condition

The photograph is quite accurate. A few scratches and stains in places to the veneer. Gilding was refreshed on bronze mounts and on feet ends (although with wear now). Upholstery in good condition. Nice suite, ready to display.
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