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Pair of Early 19th Century Directoire Chairs, in the manner of Bellange Frères

$1,600per set
£1,219.23per set
€1,406.11per set
CA$2,272.48per set
A$2,441.65per set
CHF 1,309.94per set
MX$28,765.47per set

About the Item

Pair of early 19th century mahogany side chairs in the manner of Bellange Frères. Raised on turned tapering front legs and sabre rear legs, carved with pierced splades in the shape of a pilaster and adorned with carved paterae, upholstered with dark green leather finished with brass nail heads. The pair is almost identical to a set of mahogany chairs stamped Bellange in the Musee national du chateau de Fontainebleau, the same toupie feet and sabre legs, the splades here adorned by a pierced diamant, while at Fontainebleau by a pierced vase. A restained design in high quality workmanship and solid mahogany. See: D. Ledoux-Lebard, Le mobilier français du XIXeme siècle, Paris, 1989, p. 242.
  • Similar to:
    Henri Jacob (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Directoire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Expertise and Condition report available on request.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU102743047912

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