Pair of molded mahogany armchairs with flat backs, cylindrical armrests resting on capital balusters, saber back legs and double baluster front legs; with an antique label handwritten in ink: Mr. l'ambassadeur de Prusse. Stamped by Jacob D. R. Meslée Empire period H. 94 cm, L. 60 cm Provenance: The Prussian ambassador under the First Empire. Most probably the Prussian ambassador to France Girolamo Lucchesini (1751-1825), who lived in rue Cerruti (now rue Laffite) between 1800 and 1806.
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Lot no. 78

Pair of molded mahogany armchairs with flat backs, cylindrical armrests resting on capital balusters, saber back legs and double baluster front legs; with an antique label handwritten in ink: Mr. l'ambassadeur de Prusse. Stamped by Jacob D. R. Meslée Empire period H. 94 cm, L. 60 cm Provenance: The Prussian ambassador under the First Empire. Most probably the Prussian ambassador to France Girolamo Lucchesini (1751-1825), who lived in rue Cerruti (now rue Laffite) between 1800 and 1806.

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€1,978
Buyer's premium
32%
Pair of molded mahogany armchairs with flat backs, cylindrical armrests resting on capital balusters, saber back legs and double baluster front legs; with an antique label handwritten in ink: Mr. l'ambassadeur de Prusse. Stamped by Jacob D. R. Meslée Empire period H. 94 cm, L. 60 cm Provenance: The Prussian ambassador under the First Empire. Most probably the Prussian ambassador to France Girolamo Lucchesini (1751-1825), who lived in rue Cerruti (now rue Laffite) between 1800 and 1806.
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Antique paintings - Decorative Arts
Tuesday 16 June・14:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris