Beschreibung:

An Empire gilt and white painted suite of seating furniture, stamped JACOB D/R. MESLEE, Empire, early 19th century Comprising a pair of canapes, six fauteuils, and six chaises, each piece stamped to front seat rail, each with no, one or several paper labels, one reading ‘Mal Soult, salon d’ete’, another reading ‘Marquis de Marnay’, covered with a white and blue silk upholstery decorated with floral motifs.Height 62 ¼ in ; width 39 in ; prof 22 ¾ in ; Height 38 in (16)_____________________________________________ Suite de sièges Empire dorés et peints en blanc, estampillés JACOB D/R. MESLEE, livrés pour le Maréchal Soult, d'époque Empire Comprenant une paire de canapés, six fauteuils, et six chaises, chaque pièce estampillée sur la traverse avant du siège, certaines avec une ou plusieurs étiquettes indiquant 'Mal Soult, salon d'été' ou indiquant 'Marquis de Marnay. L’ensemble garni d'une tapisserie en soie blanche et bleue.Haut. 158 cm, larg. 99 cm, prof. 58 cm; Haut. 97 cm (16)Condition reportThe structure is really solid and in good condition. The set has been redecorated, the cream painting slightly dirty in places and with stains on the feet, the gilding with expected chips particularly to the edges. The silk upholstery with stains in places and extensive wear (more on the seat and accotoir than on the back). Very attractive set with an important number of pieces (14). Good provenance. Please note: Condition XVI of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. (Veuillez noter que l'Article XVI des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.) The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The