Each upholstered backrest with backscrolled top rail above an upholstered seat flanked by arm rests, raised on ring-turned legs; each stamped JACOB FRERES / RUE MESLEE on back rail, three with old inked inscription M Julien to label on the back rail.
Jacob Frères was the stamp used by brothers Georges II (1768-1803) and Francois-Honore Jacob (1770-1841) from 1796-1803. They were sons of Georges Jacob (1739-1814), a famous chair maker who worked for aristocracy and royalty during the reign of Louis XVI.
One of the Jacob Frères firm’s most famous client was Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. She would have most likely seen the work of their father during the revolution in a progressive aristocrat’s house. She used them to decorate various Imperial residences, such as the Tuileries palace, and remained a loyal customer, using them almost exclusively, until her death.
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Creator:Jacob Freres Rue Meslée(Cabinetmaker)
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Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 4
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Style:Directoire(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Mahogany
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:1790-1799
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Date of Manufacture:1790s
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Ready to be used and stable. Old breaks and customary wear. Stamps (on back rail) more or less visible. Gorgeous and stylish set.
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Seller Location:Kittery Point, ME
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Reference Number:Seller: 2035Seller: LU837612704711
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