A Pair of French Empire Mahogany Fauteuils by Jacob Freres, ca. 1800,
Each having squared backs with ormolu mounts and fitted petit point embroidered seat and backs, arm supports carved as dolphins over square section cabriole front legs with gilt bronze paw feet. Each stamped Jacob Freres Rue Meslee to underside of rail.

H: 35 3/4 W: 23 D: 19 1/2 in.

From the Estate of Robert J. Jergens. Proceeds to benefit the Cleveland Institute of Art Scholarship Fund.



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Joint separation. Restoration to break on left arm. Losses to left arm on other chair. Worm damage and multiple repairs to seat rails. Fading to upholstery, losses to fibers on front and back. Losses to gilt. Poor repairs to leg supports and rails.