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Pair of French Empire Fauteuils in Mahogany with Bronze Doré Ormolu, circa 1810

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An exquisite pair of Empire armchairs/ fauteuils in fine mahogany with bronze dore´ ormolu mounts decorating the upper crest and lower back splat, with rosettes and palmettes on legs terminating with sabots of lions' paws and caryatids of winged female figures as arm supports, France, circa 1810. These chairs are extremely well-crafted and were purchased by us directly from the family whose forebears had commissioned them circa 1800. Restored in our workshop with French-polish finish. Measurements: 26 1/2" wide x 27" deep x 39 1/4" high (Seat height 18") Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted amounts are an estimate of what it might cost to ship out to you based on destinations of the greatest distance. We would love to find you a better quote if possible.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.25 in (99.7 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished. Repaired: Chairs are exquisite and in very good condition with several small pieces of the ormolu mounts missing: on the seat rail of one chair, & two additional small pieces are missing in the decorative palmettes. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. .Professionally French polished and restored in our workshop.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SEA002331stDibs: LU98811320608

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