17450
A Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Armchairs
A Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Armchairs
Dimensions: H: 38 in / 97 cm | W: 25 in / 64 cm | D: 21 in / 53.5 cm
Special Offer: £2,250
17450
Original Price: £7,500 | Special Offer: £2,250
Currently in unrestored, original condition, please contact us for further information.
A Pair of French Armchairs in the Manner of The Consulate Period
Constructed in mahogany, with gilt bronze dressings; rising from turned, tapering and fluted front legs, with sabre legs to the rears; two six pointed ormolu stars adorn the front rails, with the overstuffed and upholstered close brass nailed seats having turned baluster arm supports with ormolu cappings, and upholstered elbow rests; the canted toprail backs have panelling below, dressed with ormolu mask motifs in the manner of Percier & Fontaine, and below, rectangular supports housing saltires with central bosses.
French, Circa 1840
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