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French Empire Revival Style 5 Piece Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Sphinxes Salon Suite

About the Item

A French Empire Revival Style Five Piece Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Figural Salon Suite, in the style and after a model by François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (French, 1770–1841) . The impressive seating suite comprising of a three-corps settee and four fauteuils (armchairs), each with open armrests and surmounted with twin gilt-bronze figures of winged sphinxes, in the Egyptian-Napoleonic style, with laurel gilt-bronze decorations and lion paws. Upholstered with a recent Empire style fabric with wreaths, each chair with its own bolster pillow. Circa: Probably French, late 20th century. Settee Width: 65 1/2 inches (166.4 cm) Settee Depth: 29 1/4 inches (74.3 cm) Settee Height: 38 1/8 inches (96.8 cm) Settee Seat Height: 19 inches (48.3 cm) Armchairs Height: 38 1/8 inches (96.8 cm) Armchairs Width: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Armchairs Depth: 29 1/4 inches (74.3 cm) Armchairs Seat Height: 19 inches (48.3 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.13 in (96.86 cm)Width: 65.5 in (166.37 cm)Depth: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
  • Style:
    Empire Revival (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa: Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A truly impressive salon set, not an antique, but in the antique flavor. The overall condition is good with some use wear and minor touch-ups to the frame. The Empire style upholstery appears to be recent and in good condition with bolster pillows.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A2737 - Lot 86311stDibs: LU1796237534222
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