Gone With the Wind Set Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bergères Aux Dauphins Fauteuil Armchair After Bellange

Own a piece of Old Hollywood history with this upholstered fauteuil from the Set of Gone with the Wind (1939)

The early 19th century French Empire mahogany bergères Aux Dauphins Empire armchair in the manner of Pierre Bellange (1760-1844). circa 1830

Having a solid mahogany frame with flame mahogany top rail, arms curved and richly carved with a mythological dolphin’s head at the front and a scale tail motif at the back.

With sabre front legs continuing as arm supports, adorned with molded detail to the front and palmette relief carving to the flanks, a square back slightly curved, the uprights a continuation of the raked rear legs. Upholstery heavily worn and distressed.

PROVENANCE:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer;
Acquired from the above by the Naomi Caryl Hirshhorn Estate.

ACQUISITION:
We acquired from the reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, and Beverly Hills, California. Fine & Decorative Arts Showcase Auction catalog #13204

Dimensions: (approx)
36.75″ High, 24.75″ Wide, 29″ Deep
Seat height: 17″

Condition Report:
Fair antique condition with nicely aged warm rich patina. Retaining significant antique character marks and rustic charm throughout. Scattered losses and tears to upholstery; areas of old professional upholstery restoration, especially to underside; overall wear consistent with age and indicative of significant use and handling.