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Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze side chair

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze side chair
French, late 19th Century
Height 94cm, width 52cm, depth 52cm

Crafted from mahogany, this unusual side chair is mounted throughout with Empire style gilt bronze mounts, referencing both Ancient Egyptian culture and Ancient Rome. The mahogany body of the chair is boxy in shape, with two heavy-set square profile back legs, and a rectangle shaped backrest. The front two legs, however, are gilt bronze winged sphinxes, culminating in a paw on ball foot. The backrest is profusely decorated with classical gilt bronze mounts, including two flanking columns either side, vases, goddess figures, profile busts and foliate details. The centre of the backrest is open, with crossed arrows and an Apollo mask in the centre of a circular laurel wreath.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, ormolu.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	5846
Incollect Reference #:	567068

Dimensions

W.	20.47 in;	H.	37.01 in;	D.	20.47 in;
W.	52 cm;	H.	94 cm;	D.	52 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.