Bidspirit auction | Sofa ”Georges Jacob” (Transition Style)

Sofa ”Georges Jacob” (Transition Style) - Sofa ”Georges Jacob” (Transition Style), Ateliers Allot Carved beechwood frame with upholstered seat and feather cushions; France Transition style sofa known as the ”Georges Jacob” model, constructed in solid beechwood and combining late Louis XV curvature with early Louis XVI Neoclassical structure. The frame features a broad backrest, recessed armrests, and a subtly serpentine seat rail with channelled moulding. The sofa stands on six tapered, fluted legs with carved rosette blocks at the junctions, a motif associated with Georges Jacob. Upholstered using traditional methods with helical springs and leaf fibre padding, complemented by feather filled cushions and finished in Kozo fabric by Lelièvre with dark nailhead trim. Contemporary production by Ateliers Allot, a French manufacturer established in 1812 and holder of the EPV label, integrating cabinetmaking, upholstery, woodcarving, and associated trades. This model corresponds to current catalogue production within the workshop's Transition line. Dimensions: H 93 cm; W 120 cm; D 57 cm [LOC 771]