Fauteuil de Cabinet

France, circa 1800

Mahogany veneer, carved and parcel-gilt wood, gilt bronze

Height: 98 cm (38.6 inch)
Width: 64 cm (25.2 inch)
Depth: 68 cm (26.8 inch)
Seat depth: 52 cm (20.5 inch) Ref No: 1583

An impressive Napoléonic Empire mahogany armchair, attributed to Jacob-Desmalter (1770-1841). With a pedimented top rail above a rectangular padded back and seat covered in red and gold silk, beautifully carved and gilded dolphin arm supports, the back and seat rail decorated with gilt-bronze and carved gilt-wood ornanements, terminating in lion paw feet.