Suite of four cabriolet chairs in molded and carved relacquered beech decorated with an interlace frieze running across the medallion back, rows of piastres on the armrests articulating with acanthus leaves resting on floral-decorated connecting dice. The dice are linked to the seat by a frieze of interlacing running to the back legs and ending in four tapered fluted legs. Signed G. IACOB on the edge of the front seat rail. Striped velvet upholstery. Louis XVI period. Accents and restorations. Dimensions : 91 x 58 x 56 cm Georges Jacob was awarded the title of Master in 1765.

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