Lot Essay
The ébéniste Bonnet was retained as official restorer to the Chateau de Compiègne during 1811 and 1813, and still features in the records of the Chateau until 1837.
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BY BONNET, FIRST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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A SET OF FOURTEEN FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY AND PARCEL-GILT SIDE-CHAIRS
BY BONNET, FIRST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Comprising twelve chairs and two fauteuils, each with a back-scrolled rectangular back and seat covered in champagne-coloured silk, the seat decorated with stylised water leaves and rosettes, the tapering legs terminating in paw feet, the fauteuils with Egyptian bust arm-supports and each with Bonnet trade label, restorations to the rails, minor losses, the upholstery worn
The chairs: 34 in. (87 cm.) high; 18¾ in. (48 cm.) wide; the fauteuils: 35¼ in. (89.5 cm.) high; 24 in. (61 cm.) wide (14)
BY BONNET, FIRST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Comprising twelve chairs and two fauteuils, each with a back-scrolled rectangular back and seat covered in champagne-coloured silk, the seat decorated with stylised water leaves and rosettes, the tapering legs terminating in paw feet, the fauteuils with Egyptian bust arm-supports and each with Bonnet trade label, restorations to the rails, minor losses, the upholstery worn
The chairs: 34 in. (87 cm.) high; 18¾ in. (48 cm.) wide; the fauteuils: 35¼ in. (89.5 cm.) high; 24 in. (61 cm.) wide (14)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.