Set of four Empire style mahogany and ormolu-mounted upholstered armchairs, 20th century
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About the SessionOur annual Interiors auction is beautifully curated by Justin van Breda and offers a wonderful range of periods and styles from the Continent, United Kingdom and the East.
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ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
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ZAR 8 000
Location
Cape Town
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Set of four Empire style mahogany and ormolu-mounted upholstered armchairs, 20th century
each with rectangular upholstered back and seat, shaped arms with padded rests terminating in gilt metal female bust mounts, raised on tapering square-section legs terminating in gilt-metal paw feet
(4)
height: 98cm; width: 65cm; depth: 58cm
Notes
The Empire style, prevalent in the early 19th century, is characterised by its grandeur, symmetry and use of rich materials such as mahogany and giltwood. The use of ancient Egyptian and Roman motifs inspired by classical architecture is also characteristic of the style.
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