JACOB-DESMALTER MAHOGANY AND MAHOGANY-VENEER ARMCHAIR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

this armchair is an excellent example of transitional furniture, combining the restrained silhouette inherited from the Directoire style with ornamental details characteristic of the Empire period. stamped ‘Jacob D. R. Meslée’, identifying the piece as the work of the celebrated cabinetmaker Jacob-Desmalter and dating it to the Empire period (from 1803 onwards) mahogany and mahogany veneer H. 94 cm, W. 60.5 cm, 50 × 52 cm (seat) Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.