Georges Jacob, master in 1765 - large Louis XVI half-cabriolet armchair - Lelièvre silk

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Georges Jacob, master in 1765, double stamp on the front crosspiece
semi-convertible armchair, square seat
relacquered beech wood, doweled assemblies
Dimensions: H. 88.5; P.53; L. 60 (cm.)
Paris, around 1785

Rare "half-convertible" armchair resting on fluted and roughened legs, the rectilinear front crosspiece and the strongly curved seat. The scrolled armrests ending in palmettes and flowers, the shovel iron backrest. The presence of half flower on the rear connecting dice, the joinery of the top of the backrest and the elegy belt are all points which express Georges Jacob's concern for excellence.

George Jacob
He entered in 1755 as an apprentice carpenter with Jean-Batipte Lerouge – established on rue de Charenton then as a journeyman with Louis Delanois who was a true promoter of the neoclassical style in the seat, he therefore undoubtedly exerted an influence on Jacob's models. Received master in 1765 thanks to a small gilded wooden seat, Jacob subsequently created his own workshop from scratch. Established in his early years on rue de Cléry, his workshops were transported to 1775 rue Meslée where the most favorable period of his career took place and where the largest royal orders were executed. The Revolution nevertheless placed him in a difficult position. Many of his clients emigrate and do not pay their debt. In 1796, he ended up going bankrupt and passed on his workshop to his two sons, Georges Jacob Fils and François-Honoré who created the company Jacob Frères Rue Meslée, active under the Directory and the Consulate.

Condition report:
Restored to new condition with the installation of superb silk from Lelièvre as well as glue lacquer. Perfect condition of carpentry, and double stamp (the iron must have bounced when struck).

Ref: CLG10A81UT