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Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Giltwood Fauteuil by Ephraim Ståhl, circa 1800

$16,975
£12,764.04
€14,759.16
CA$23,956.41
A$25,993.91
CHF 13,789.29
MX$319,203.20
NOK 170,528.68
SEK 161,490.45
DKK 110,170.97

About the Item

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 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.
  • Creator:
    Ephraim Stahl (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.75 in (85.73 cm)Width: 24.88 in (63.2 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Gustavian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Incredibly rare the chair retains its original finish which is 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.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002136632332

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