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19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Sofa ~ Canape

$4,980
£3,794.85
€4,376.51
CA$7,073.09
A$7,599.64
CHF 4,077.19
MX$89,532.52

About the Item

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Sofa ~ Canape with cut silk velvet recalls the glory days of Napoleon and Josephine creating what many experts consider to be one of the most elegant and formal of all French designs! The neoclassical architecture of this exceptional example includes a subtly arched seat back crown, tapered, carved and fluted columns supporting the armrests and the seat. Adorning the entire frontal facade of the framework are a variety of relief carvings exhibiting artistic influences derived from ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations, all highlighted in gold to provide accentuation and contrast against the patinaed light gray painted finish. Motifs include foliates, wheat, tridents, rosettes, lotus blossoms and Corinthian capitals. What is immediately captivating, however, is the luxurious cut silk velvet upholstery that remains in very good condition, even on the back side which allows one to place this magnificent piece in the middle of a room if so desired! As of this writing, two original matching armchairs ~ fauteuils are available! Circa 1870s Measures 42.5H x 54W x 23D; seat 19H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Silk,Walnut,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1870-1879
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2401-2444A1stDibs: LU926238661812

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