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\r\nParis, active 1796\u20131803
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\r\nThe firm established by the brothers Georges II Jacob (1768\u20131803) and Fran\u00e7ois-Honor\u00e9-Georges Jacob (1770\u20131841), sons of the celebrated \u00e9b\u00e9niste Georges Jacob (1739\u20131814), a central figure of French Neoclassicism during the reign of Louis XVI and the Directoire, produced pieces in a rigorous Neoclassical idiom, characterised by architectonic forms of refined design, surfaces of exceptional regularity, and execution of the highest quality.
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\r\nThe refinement of execution in pieces produced by Jacob Fr\u00e8res is equally evident in the ormolu mounts - in many cases commissioned from prestigious bronziers such as Thomire -, distinguished by finely chased detail and crisp profiles, with a decorative repertoire of palmettes, acanthus, rosettes, swags, and pearl friezes.
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\r\nAmong the most characteristic motifs are cornucopiae, quivers with bundles of arrows, fruit finials, lyres, swans, classical trophies, and scrolls.
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\r\nThe quality of the cabinetwork, with rigorously matched mahogany veneers, clean joinery, and a high polish, is in itself a decisive indicator in attributions to this workshop of reference.
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