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Pair of antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze chairs

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze chairs
French, 19th Century
Height 93cm, width 51cm depth 48cm

This pair of French Empire style side chairs are crafted from mahogany with ormolu mounts and cream upholstery on the seat cushions. The chairs feature square-profile legs to the front, with ormolu paw feet. The back legs curve up towards the similarly curved open backrest, which is decorated with Neoclassical ormolu mounts and features a cross rail. This is joined to the top of the chair by a vertical rail formed in the shape of a classical pedestal.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Empire
Dealer Reference #:	12024b
Incollect Reference #:	441633

Dimensions

W.	20.08 in;	H.	36.61 in;	D.	18.9 in;
W.	51 cm;	H.	93 cm;	D.	48 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.