Arcade Sale | Paris

A pair of Russian parcel-gilt and painted armchairs, circa 1820

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May 15, 12:58 PM GMT

Estimate

1,000 - 2,000 EUR

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Lot Details

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Description

the back, armrest, and seat upholstered in green velvet

(2)

Haut. 88,5 cm, larg. 64 cm ; Height 35 in, width 25 in.

Please note that on 27 July 2022 the United States imposed import tariffs on certain Russian goods. This lot may be subject to a tariff upon import into the United States. The amount of the import tariff due is a percentage of the value declared upon entry into the United States. Veuillez noter que le 27 juillet 2022, les États-Unis ont imposé des droits de douane sur certains produits russes. Ce lot peut être soumis à des droits de douane lors de son importation aux États-Unis. Le montant des droits de douane dus est un pourcentage de la valeur déclarée à l'entrée aux États-Unis.

The form of this armchair is inspired by the engravings of the ornamentalists Percier and Fontaine, but the richness of their colour allows us to attribute their manufacture to a Russian craftsman. A set of four armchairs in the same style was sold at Artcurial, Paris, 8 November 2011, lot 231.

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