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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, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com