Carved mahogany; ivory and ebony marquetry; red leather.
H. 96.5 cm. (38 in.); L. 71 cm. (28 in.); W. 76 cm. (30 in.).
Marks and inscriptions: C B, stencilled letters visible on the reverse of the seat belt.
Provenance: private collection.
The domain of seat design at the end of the 18th century was marked by a revival of forms, particularly of those inspired by the animal kingdom. The Directory period saw a proliferation of lion’s hock legs, in the image of the particularly powerful and remarkably sculpted ones flanking our armchair.
