Bidspirit auction | Sofa Georges Jacob in Transition

Sofa Georges Jacob in Transition Style - Sofa Georges Jacob in Transition Style This brand new sofa ”Georges Jacob” in Transition style is a masterful large-scale realization of the Neoclassical shift, drawing direct inspiration from the most celebrated menuisier of the 18th century and produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. Handcrafted from solid beechwood, the frame expertly blends the structural integrity of the Louis XVI period with the softened, organic grace of late Louis XV design, featuring an expansive backrest and recessed armrests that evoke an aesthetic of understated grandeur. A hallmark of this model is the meticulously carved seat rail with a subtle serpentine contour and channeled molding, leading to six tapered, fluted legs—each crowned by a square raccordement die with a hand-carved rosette, a signature Jacob motif. The interior represents the pinnacle of traditional French savoir-faire, utilizing helical steel springs and leaf fibre trimming for resilience, while the plush cushions are filled with 100% natural feathers and finished in luxury Kozo by Lelièvre fabric with dark, hand-applied nailhead trim. Measuring 36 inches (93 cm) in height, 47 inches (120 cm) in width, and 22 inches (57 cm) in depth, this sofa represents the pinnacle of French decorative arts from an ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) that has integrated eight foundational trades across eight generations of family expertise since 1812. Ateliers Allot is a prestigious French family institution established in 1812 and headquartered on Rue de Vaugirard with showrooms in Paris, renowned for its mastery of traditional cabinetmaking and the rare ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) label. Spanning eight generations of expertise, the firm seamlessly integrates the eight foundational trades of fine furniture—including cabinetmaking, woodcarving, marquetry, and gilding—to produce and restore exquisite hand made pieces ranging from the Louis XIV era to contemporary bespoke designs entirely in-house, they offer an unparalleled level of historical authenticity, serving as a global benchmark for French decorative arts and ”art de vivre” [LOC 771]