Jacob Frères, exceptional pair of stamped chairs from the Consulat-Empire period

Extremely rare pair of chairs stamped Jacob Frères rue Meslée, delivered under the Consulate to Mme Catherine-Marie-Jeanne Lamy, née Tallard (1772-1825). Often compared to Juliette Récamier, she was also painted by Jacques-Louis David, whose portrait is in the Louvre.

These top-of-the-range mahogany chairs feature a magnificent backrest in lemon, ebony and lacquered wood, with carvings resembling bows, arrows and quivers.
Another feature reserved for prestigious models is the ringed front legs. Invented by Georges Jacob at the very end of the eighteenth century, his sons were the only ones to produce this type of leg, also known as "imitation bamboo", still used on prestigious chairs and armchairs.

Very good condition, perfect stability, no reinforcement.

Upholstered in superb horsehair fabric.

Each chair has a delivery label and is stamped JACOB FRÈRES RUE MESLÉE (corresponding to the period 1796-1803 during which the two Jacob brothers, sons of Georges - Georges II and François-Honoré-Georges - collaborated).

Consulate period.
Circa 1796-1803

Provenance: descendants and Lamy estate.

Dimensions :
Height 87 cm
Width 44 cm
Depth 44 cm

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