Pair of Empire Blanc-Peinte and Parcel-Gilt Fauteuils


ca. 1805, both stamped "H. Jacob" and "JME", the rectangular backs and seats within gilt flower-head-carved surrounds, the columnar arm supports and legs with gilt leaf-tip-carved collars and cuffs, on gilt ball feet, now upholstered in plaid silk taffeta, the backs in checked silk taffeta.
h. 35-3/4"

Provenance: Important European Furniture, Works of Art, Ceramics and Carpets: Including Property from The Estate of Mollie Wilmot, Christie's, New York, Sale 1235, May 21, 2003, lot 226; Private collection, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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