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Magnificent carved mahogany sofa featuring an openwork cross-base back, convex with diagonals forming lozenges centered on a macaron, whose wide top rail is carved with palmettes on foliage interspersed with vertical culottes.
Lotus-shaped connecting dice, armrests finished with superb lion muffles carved in the round.
It stands on four lion-legged hocked front legs and four saber-shaped back legs.
Model based on the series of six armchairs by Jacob Frères ( 1796-1803 ), two of which were placed in the Empress's first salon in the Tuileries Palace.
Mobilier National collection, inventory number GMT-3542-003
Also referenced in Ernest Dumonthier's book "Les Sièges de Jacob Frères", Éditions Albert Morancé, plate 10 ( attached in the photo gallery )
19th century period.
Green silk and cotton upholstery with Empire laurel wreath motif, in perfect condition.
Very good condition.
Dimensions :
Height 94 cm
Width 168 cm
Depth 73 cm
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