A SUITE OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD SEAT FURNITURE, BY GEORGES JACOB, LATE 18TH CENTURY

A SUITE OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD SEAT FURNITURE
BY GEORGES JACOB, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Comprising a pair of fauteuils and a canapé, each with stiff leaf tip and channelled frame, the square back above a bowed seat on tapering, fluted legs, each chair stamped 'G. JACOB', upholstered in silk floral damask, later gilt
The canapé; 37 in. (94 cm.) high; 59 ½ in. (151 cm.) wide; 23 ½ in. (61 cm.) deep
The fauteuils; 33 in. (84 cm.) high; 23 ½ in. (60 cm.) wide; 19 ½ in. (49.5 cm.) deep

Special Notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM A LAKE GENEVA PRIVATE COLLECTION (LOTS 107-142)