EMPIRE PERIOD CHAIR Stamped by Jacob Desmalter Rue Meslée In mahogany, resting on baluster legs at the front and sabre legs at the back, stamped JACOB.D./R.MESLEE on the front crosspiece, label inscribed in ink "Chambre à Coucher" on the back crosspiece; bare. H. 90 cm (35 ½ in.) l. 45 cm (17 ¾ in.) Jacob Desmalter rue Meslée, stamp used by François-Honoré-Georges and Georges Jacob from 1803 to 1813. An Empire mahogany chair, stamped by Jacob Desmalter Rue Meslee *Information for buyers: The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer with an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country.