A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI CARVED AND GREY-PAINTED CHAISES LYRE, CIRCA 1785

Property from a Private Connecticut Collection
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI CARVED AND GREY-PAINTED CHAISES LYRE, CIRCA 1785

stamped TH and with the trace of the stamp G.IACOB
Georges Jacob (1739-1814), maître in 1765
height 36 ½ in.
92.7 cm

Condition Report:
In good condition, with typcial small age cracks and shrinkage at joints, but chairs remain sturdy. Painted decoration refreshed, with minor losses and scattered surface dust and marks. Upholstery with water stains, otherwise in good condition.

Provenance:
Possibly the Château des Tuileries in the 19th century

Philippe Vichot, Paris