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GeorgeS

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One last antique- chair from France?
« on: February 14, 2010, 08:08:47 pm »
Sorry to bother you all once more, but I realized that I have a piece of furniture the appraiser didn't know much about. From my own research I think it is French, but I am by far no expert. I assume it is a 19th century piece, and all hand carved. If anyone could tell me more about it I would greatly appreciate it! A value and date would be nice, as well.

Thanks!

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Re: One last antique- chair from France?
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2010, 08:17:22 am »
The design is that of a French Bergere chair. but american produced. I would be asking $ 450.00 Dollars.

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Re: One last antique- chair from France?
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2010, 11:34:05 am »
Thank you very much for the information! This chair has kind of alluded me for quite a while.

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Re: One last antique- chair from France?
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2010, 12:07:23 pm »
Thanks for that D&b.  I knew it was French....but didn't appear as French made!

A bergère chair is a large arm chair  -  France - French Country style.  It is upholstered with exposed wooden framework, usually has a loose pillow/cushion  and is usually accompanied by an ottoman.
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Re: One last antique- chair from France?
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2010, 12:22:58 pm »
it Has a Distressed OR depressed eagle on the front of the chair. never find that on french furniture. would likely find one on federal style furniture. but wrong style.

But I bet it's comfortable.

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Re: One last antique- chair from France?
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2010, 12:26:41 pm »
A bit creaky, but yes, comfortable! I bought this piece at a garage sale a few years ago fr $50 :) I was quite pleased with my find.

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Re: One last antique- chair from France?
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2010, 01:36:49 pm »
The bird doesn't look like an eagle to me. The shape of the head is more falcon like, although the posture is certainly much the same as a federal eagle would be. The body is also very interesting. I don't see any sign of flames like it is a phoenix, it sure is different. Beautiful, deep carvings on the chair. Good score for $50 I'd say!!
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Re: One last antique- chair from France?
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2010, 01:53:00 pm »
Thanks! I was rather surprised at the piece myself! Interesting note on the eagle, as well. Hard to tell but it does look a bit odd.