Sold 19 September 2024 · Hand of Glory

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A pair of French mahogany open armchairs, late 19th century in Empire style. the upholstered tablet backs with a gadroon carved top rail over a pair of leaf carved downswept scroll arms and with a sprung seat. Upholstered in a deep blue linen fabric.

95cm high, 60cm wide at the front, the seats 46cm deep and 42cm high,

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this French Second Empire Fauteuil to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1073547

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00000665

Description

A pair of French mahogany open armchairs, late 19th century in Empire style.

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the upholstered tablet backs with a gadroon carved top rail over a pair of leaf carved downswept scroll arms and with a sprung seat.

Hand of Glory

Upholstered in a deep blue linen fabric.

95cm high, 60cm wide at the front, the seats 46cm deep and 42cm high,

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this French Second Empire Fauteuil to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1073547

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00000665

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Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleSecond Empire
MaterialMahogany, Fabric
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCarved arm supports, Scroll top rail, Tapered legs, Upholstered backrest
SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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The French Second Empire style, prominent during the reign of Napoleon III, draws heavy inspiration from historical revivals, particularly Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI designs, combined with comfortable, bourgeois proportions and rich materials.

These armchairs are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring traditional joinery, hand-carved decorative elements, and traditionally stuffed upholstery over webbed or sprung frames.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the hand-carved wooden frame construction, hand-cut joinery, traditional finishing techniques, and the ageing characteristics of the wood and internal upholstery materials.

Pairing antique armchairs with modern minimalist architecture or clean-lined contemporary sofas creates a balanced eclectic aesthetic, allowing the historical craftsmanship to serve as a focal point.

Maintain the wood by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying occasional quality beeswax. Protect the upholstery from direct sunlight and professional dry cleaning only when necessary.