Rare Pair Of Louis XVI Period Armchairs Stamped Henri Jacob 18th Century

Rare pair of Louis XVI period armchairs, stamped Henri Jacob, who became a master in 1779. This pair of armchairs with a molded back ends in a gendarme's hat. The horseshoe-shaped seat rests on a fluted and roughened base, and the connecting canopies are carved with antique metopes. The armrest consoles are slightly twisted to match the curve of the seat. The inside of the belt has been hollowed out with a gouge in the manner of the great master cabinetmakers of the 18th century such as Georges Jacob and Sene, in particular to lighten the shaft of the armchair. The inside of the belt is covered with its original Meudon white primer, which protected the wood from woodworms. Former presence of a protective fabric under the belt. This pair of armchairs is presented in their original house juice, the lacquer and the covering fabric needing to be redone. The armchairs have undergone normal restorations and are very stable.