Set of Four Empire Carved Mahogany Fauteuils en Gondole, Stamped Jacob Freres Rue Meslee
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Description
Each 35 1/2 x 23 x 23 in., seat height 17 in.
Jacob Freres Rue Meslee' was the stamp used by Georges II (1768-1803) and François-Honore Georges Jacob (1770-1841), sons of Georges Jacob (1739-1814, maître in 1765) between 1796 and 1803, after taking over their father's workshop. One of four stamped.
The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty at STAIR: A Lifetime of Connoisseurship, Curiosity and CollectingSold Christie's London, September 30, 1999, Lot 220 as a large suite.
The Collection of Ann Getty.
Condition
In good overall condition, wear is consistent with age and use. Upholstered in green silk damask fabric. Minor scuffing, nicks and veneer losses and lifting. Minor veneer replacements on the back legs of the fauteuils and top rails. A few back legs spliced and now repaired and are structurally sound.
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