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Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Giltwood Fauteuil by Ephraim Ståhl, circa 1800

Creator: Ephraim Stahl
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
An exceptional museum-calibre Swedish circa 1800 late Gustavian period armchair of neoclassical form by Swedish royal cabinetmaker Ephraim Ståhl (1768 -1820), the giltwood frame in original finish having 'barrel-back' with ebonized double bellflower borders continuing down sloping arms with griffin-head returns at sides with original verdigris wash over ebonizing to simulate patinated bronze, the sides with centre palmettes and bellflower motifs and seat-rail with roundel-centred bellflower chain between rosettes on sabre front and rear legs. Remains of Ståhl's signature paper label survives on interior back seat-rail. A truly rare and exquisite example of Gustavian furniture.

Provenance: Private Park Avenue Manhattan collection originally acquired in the 1950's.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Giltwood, paint, upholstery
Condition:	Good. Incredibly rare original finish in excellent condition given age and use; scattered minor 'flea-bites' revealing gesso; historical repair to one griffin head; presents beautifully. Vintage upholstery faded and stained.
Creation Date:	circa 1800
Styles / Movements:	Gustavian, Traditional, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	678502

Dimensions

W.	24.88 in;	H.	33.75 in;	D.	23.5 in;
W.	63.2 cm;	H.	85.73 cm;	D.	59.69 cm;

Seat H.	17.5 in;
Seat H.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.