~ PAIR OF LION-MUSTLED ARMCHAIRS
~ PAIR OF LION-MUSTLED ARMCHAIRS
Made of carved mahogany and mahogany veneer. The rounded apron rests on convex front legs with claws and saber-shaped rear legs. The slightly curved armrests terminate in lion’s paws, each holding a ring in its mouth, and the backs are curved outward.
Empire period.
Height: 85 cm - Width: 61 cm - Depth: 70 cm.
(A few chips and cracks, restorations; in good overall condition).
Swietenia mahagoni (II/B). Pre-Convention specimen.
Provenance:
– Acquired from Gavage-Longrée, antique dealers in Liège.
– Private collection.
~ PAIR OF LION-MUSTLED ARMCHAIRS
Made of carved mahogany and mahogany veneer. The rounded apron rests on convex front legs with claws and saber-shaped rear legs. The slightly curved armrests terminate in lion’s paws, each holding a ring in its mouth, and the backs are curved outward.
Empire period.
Height: 85 cm - Width: 61 cm - Depth: 70 cm.
(A few chips and cracks, restorations; in good overall condition).
Swietenia mahagoni (II/B). Pre-Convention specimen.
Provenance:
– Acquired from Gavage-Longrée, antique dealers in Liège.
– Private collection.
