Lot 226
A 19th century French mahogany and gilt metal mounted salon suite In the Empire taste
Auction: 9 May 2009 at 11:00 BST
£3,500
Description
the settee with overscrolled back and mercury mask trophy above padded open arms with eagle mask terminals and bowed seat centred by a central gilt metal anthemion, on square section cabriole legs headed by rosettes and ending in front facing lion paw caps; with four armchairs, en suite, each with eagle mask arm terminals, the whole decorated in green and gilt neo-classical style upholstery (5)
Dimensions
142cm wide, 107cm high, 60cm deep