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Set of Six Colonial Safari Armchairs with Animals in the Back Splats
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A set of six French Directoire chairs with figural back splats depicting African animals
France, early 19th century
Each in elm and pear wood, with later upholstery, each with a back splat depicting an African animal; elephant, camel, buffalo, lion, antelope and a leopard.
Measures: H 76.5 x W 49.5 x D 37 cm
Note:
These chairs are possibly so-called “meubles de port” made in Bordeaux or Lorient and ordered by a Frenchman who had returned from (South) Africa.
- Dimensions:Height: 30.12 in (76.5 cm)Width: 19.49 in (49.5 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)Seat Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 9500
- Style:Directoire (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1810-1820
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5458220877522
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