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Pair of antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze armchairs

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze armchairs
French, 19th Century
Height 108cm, width 70cm, depth 60cm

This pair of French Empire style fauteuil armchairs are crafted from mahogany with ormolu mounts and cream upholstery. The chairs feature square-profile legs to the front, with ormolu paw feet. The back legs curve up towards the similarly curved backrest, decorated with Neoclassical ormolu mounts. The two cylindrical armrests are supported by ormolu busts and also feature classicising mounts, such as scallop shells and foliate sprays.

One chair is missing the upholstered cushioning of the backrest.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Empire
Dealer Reference #:	12024a
Incollect Reference #:	441632

Dimensions

W.	27.56 in;	H.	42.52 in;	D.	23.62 in;
W.	70 cm;	H.	108 cm;	D.	60 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.