Two Directoire Neoclassical style parcel gilt and inlaid mahogany chairs
Hello! I received these chairs as an inheritance from a family member. They are beautiful chairs seemed to be handcrafted. I don’t know much about them maybe some sort of Greek artist made these . Two chairs one seems to be like a captains chair with the arms and the other matches it, but it was made without the arms
Roughly 3 ft tall by 1.5-2ft wide
Inherited
Yes
Hi Dominique,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
These chairs combines the Neoclassical aesthetic with that of the Directoire period, with its clean lines. Individual examples - here with just one armchair and just one side chair - are modestly valued on the market, $200-300 for the side chair and $250-350 for the armchair.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Two Directoire Neoclassical style parcel gilt and inlaid mahogany chairs
In the French taste, late 19th Century
Comprising one armchair and one side chair, the armchair with boldly carve and gilt acanthus mounts, both with tablet crests with inlaid figural decoration over an entwined back, each with shield-shaped slip seat and inlaid front seat rails, on tapered legs.
Each approximately 36 inches overall height; width between 18 and 24 inches.
CONDITION: Both chairs appear to be in generally good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$450-650*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
Hello!
There are two chairs in total. One with the arms and one without the arms