French 18th Century Day Bed or "Lit de Repos" in the Manner of George Jacob (1739-1814)

Object Description

A late 18th century Louis XVI daybed or ‘lit de repos’, in the manner of Georges Jacob (1739-1814). Constructed in walnut with the swept ends of scrolled form, carved with flower heads and displaying the beautifully figured walnut, on eight stop-fluted square tapering legs, each front leg headed by a paterae. The daybed is upholstered with jacquard silk fabric having end bolsters and back pillows (of use if standing on the wall). The back side of uncarved and plain design.

Object Literature

Pierre Kjellberg: Le Mobilier Francais du XVIIIe Siècle, Paris 2008, p. 460, fig. b.

Object Condition

Good, wear consistent with age and use, minor fading – detailed condition report on request

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