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Russian Neoclassical Mahogany Armchairs, Pair, circa 1800

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
An incredibly rare and unusual pair of circa 1800 Russian or Baltic Directoire style armchairs or fauteuils of both klismos and curule variant form, the solid mahogany frames gilt-metal rosette mounted with upholstered cupped seats and finely carved and ebonized rosette arm terminals and ball-and-eagle-claw front feet.

Condition notes: Historical repairs; age shrinkage including one chair with a slightly canted crest-rail and shallower depth than the other. They both present together beautifully and is not untypical for construction type and age.

More Information

Origin:	Russia
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Hand-carved mahogany, gilt metal, paint, upholstery
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. See note in description.
Creation Date:	circa 1800
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Empire, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	719438

Dimensions

W.	23.75 in;	H.	35 in;	D.	16.5 in;
W.	60.33 cm;	H.	88.9 cm;	D.	41.91 cm;

Seat H.	16 in;
Seat H.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.