Exceptional and rare pair of 19th century Gustavian gilt wood chairs with hoof feet.
Signed by Ephraim Sthal (1767-1820). Supplier to the Royal Court and one of the most sophisticated and inventive makers of his period.
ca 1800 Stockholm, Sweden.
Height: 33.07" (84 cm)
Width: 19.68" (50 cm)
Depth: 22.44" (57 cm)
Seat Height: 17.3" in (44 cm)
Provenance: Sirishov (also Sirishof ) is a villa not far from Rosendals Castle on Djurgården in Stockholm. The oldest part of the villa dates from the 1760s and has
been a listed building since 23 October 1989. The building is blue-labelled by the Stockholm City Museum, which means "that the building is considered to have
exceptionally high cultural and historical values".
Drawing of Sirishov by Billmark, Carl Johan (1804-1870)
Good condition with great patination. Original padding. Washed to reveal original finish, wear consistent with use and age.