A Set of Four Louis XVI White-Painted Lyre Back Side Chairs by Georges Jacob,  Maitre 1765
18th Century

Each pierced lyre-shaped back above a padded seat covered in white fabric, on turned stop-fluted tapering legs, one stamped by G. IACOB

Georges Jacob (6 July 1739 – 5 July 1814) was one of the two most prominent Parisian master menuisiers. He produced carved, painted and gilded beds and seat furniture and upholstery work for the French royal châteaux, in the Neoclassical style that is associated with Louis XVI furniture.

Provenance:

Property of a Lady, New York
Le Trianon Fine Art & Antiques, Sheffield, Ma.

Dimensions:
Height 34 1/2 in. Width 17 1/2 in. Depth 16 in.

Inv#: Cha271
Louis XVI 18th Century Dining Chairs Sets of Chairs Side Chairs

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