Napoleon Napoleonic Consular Campaign Chair French Pari Start Price USD 75,000.00 Current Price USD 75,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 23, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 23, 2008 Location America See more about 'Napoleon Napoleonic Consular Campaign Chair French Pari' Description Napoleon Napoleonic Consular Campaign Chair French Paris EXTREMELY RARE. Circa 1800. Dimensions: Height: 34-1/8” Width (maximum): 16-5/8” Depth (at feet): 15-3/4” Side Chair: Carved and painted beech wood with patterned black horsehair upholstery, brass tacks: Consular style, France, probably Paris, by an unidentified menuisier.   The X-form under supports designed to appear foldable; the square backs centered with a carved relief trophy of a shield over crossed swords, all centered on a narrow vertical splat. The frame painted in glazed grey in white, which has discoloured with age. The seat upholstered in black patterned horsehair with a decorative row of tack heads above the seat rail.   Condition: Remarkably well preserved for their age and rarity. Scattered expected general wear and abrasion in paint.   Minor scattered wear in paint surface, particularly at outer             A.     edges of stiles, crest rail, legs. Age wear on stretcher edges. Some (old) abrasion wear at proper left front leg at “toe”. Abrasion wear at front right and left seat rail.             B.     Traces of a blue paint apparent on the proper left stile and crest rail. In-painted repair to burn(?) in horsehair upholstery, front centre. One (old) abrasion on proper right leg, front, at “toe”. Expected age wear on stretcher edges. 3” splinter abrasion at right and left rear legs, outer edge, at “toe”.   A little history on the chairs. They are inherited; and the story handed down is that there were six of these chairs ordered by Napoleon as gifts for his Consular Generals. Four have been inherited and handed down for over 75 years now. They are on loan to a prominent American museum where they have been since 1985. The whereabouts of the other two are unknown.   This listing is for ONE CHAIR. There are up to Four Chairs available - please contact us for details. We will only sell through ebay!   No additional photos available at this time.  Photos included are a compilation of views from the four chairs.  Condition of the chairs varies.   Please note, shipping this item may be delayed, please contact us regarding shipping dates.   NOTE: It is highly recommended that you call Craters & Freighters of Atlanta, 819 Pickens Industrial Dr. Ste. 1, Marietta, Georgia 30062, Phone:  678-819-5502, Toll Free:  888-474-9671, Fax:  678-819-5506; email: atlanta@cratersandfreighters.com for your quote to have this very scarce item crated; and safely shipped to you in continental America from zip code 30342. They are a well known and reputable company that deals with antiques etc for many of the major and smaller auction houses, ebay furniture sellers, etc. You can also check at www.CratersandFreighters.com.   (LS0999)     By bidding on this listing you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions which may be found here: http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=celebrations!2003     We Sincerely Appreciate Your Business!   Happy Bidding! Place a Bid!