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A Painted & Gilded French Empire Armchair
Ebury Trading
for sale €2,223     $2,413
£1,900
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A Painted & Gilded French Empire Armchair

19th century
For Sale by Ebury Trading
Description

A French Empire painted, and water gilded armchair, with very good carving. The Monuments d'Egypte fabric is in good condition.

c.1820-40

Measure: 100cm high (back) x 44cm high (seat) x 65cm deep x 65cm wide

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Ebury Trading has dated this French Empire Gilded Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1083377
Dealers Internal Reference
ET04206
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Description
A French Empire painted, and water gilded armchair, with very good carving. The Monuments d'Egypte fabric is in good condition.

c.1820-40

Measure: 100cm high (back) x 44cm high (seat) x 65cm deep x 65cm wide

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated this French Empire Gilded Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1083377
Dealers Internal Ref
ET04206
Ebury Trading
Ebury Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2018

Antiques, lighting & the interior

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Ebury Trading Profile Page

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Ebury Trading is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Telephone 0207 881 0881
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CT17
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A French Empire armchair featuring a white painted frame with gilt sphinx arm supports and Egyptian revival fabric upholstery.
A PAINTED & GILDED FRENCH EMPIRE ARMCHAIR
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French Empire furniture emerged during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing heavy inspiration from Greco-Roman classical architecture and Egyptian motifs following the French campaign in Egypt. Characteristics include rigid rectilinear forms, symmetry, parcel-gilding, and carved classical supports such as sphinxes and caryatids.

Empire armchairs typically feature painted or polished hard woods such as mahogany, walnut, or beech, often enhanced with gold leaf gilding or gesso details. Upholstery traditionally consists of structured woven textiles, brocades, or printed fabrics featuring Classical or Egyptian Revival patterns.

Authentic pieces feature architectural construction, hand-carved embellishments, traditional wood joining techniques, and layered gesso underlying gilding. Original paintwork and gilding often display gentle surface wear, oxidisation, and stable craquelure consistent with age.

A French Empire armchair functions effectively as a sculptural statement piece when placed in a neutral room setting. Pairing ornate gilding and detailed upholstery with pared-back contemporary architectural elements creates a balanced focal point.

To protect painted and gilded surfaces, position the chair away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and finish flaking. Dust gilding gently with a soft dry brush rather than liquid cleaners, and clean textile upholstery using delicate dry vacuuming.
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