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Catalogusnummer: 8607
A pair of Jean-Joseph Chapuis 'Etruscan' fauteuils, Empire. Early 19th century. Ebonised and parcel gilt, on gilded brass feet and with a woven cane seat.
These fauteuils are an early example of the use of bent and laminated wood in furniture making. The Chapuis firm of Brussels created many versions of this chair. (One of these chairs is restored and fortified with metal support)
h. 90, br 55, d. 43 cm.
(Possibly) acquired by Mr Allard Pierson (1831-1896) and his wife Pauline Hermine Elisabeth Pierson-Gildemeester (1831-1900), Utrecht / Zutphen, circa 1850s. By descent to their daughter Mrs. Lina Eudia de Ridder-Pierson (1859-1951) and her husband Mr. Willem de Ridder (1854-1931) living at the estate Kernhem, Ede, The Netherlands. Thence by descent from the above to her niece Mrs Henriette Waller-Pierson (1882-1974), Lunteren, thence by the descent to the present owner.
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