THE COLLECTION OF ADOLPHUS ANDREWS, JR. AND EMILY TAYLOR ANDREWS
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD CHAISES
BY GEORGES JACOB, CIRCA 1780
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Price Realised USD 23,940
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The most famous and the most prolific of all eighteenth-century French chair makers, Georges Jacob (1739-1814) produced an incalculable quantity of chairs of all types and styles from the reign of Louis XV until the Consulat. From 1773 until the revolution, Jacob worked continuously for the royal family, furnishing the main royal residences including Versailles and undertaking many commissions for members of the royal court. Although Jacob was particularly concerned with detail and ensuring that each of his sets remained unique, he did reuse signature motifs, such as the lyre form, adapting them many times to new creations. He retired in 1796, leaving his five sons to continue his business, which they did until 1813 when the firm, by then called Jacob-Desmalter & Co., went into administration.
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With a clean, complete well-maintained appearance, structurally sound and ready to use. A few tight cracks to legs and carved elements, not unstable. Some evidence of minor woodworm damage visible to the undersides, now inactive. The gilding refreshed in areas and with a few scattered chips, losses to carving and gilt surfaces revealing gesso, bole and bare wood in areas as to be expected with age, use and handling. Some of the carved lyre-strings possibly replaced. Some wear to the feet, consistent with age. The upholstery with some light wear, consistent with gentle use. Lovely carving and proportions, good overall condition.
381⁄2 in. (98 cm.) high; 191⁄4 in. (49 cm.) wide; 201⁄2 in. (52.5 cm.) deep; 19 in. (48.5 cm.) high, the seat (over cushion); 16 in. (41 cm.) deep, the seat
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BY GEORGES JACOB, CIRCA 1780A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD CHAISESEstimate: USD 5,000 - 8,000
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