Stoel, afwisselend glanzend en dof zwart geschilderd en versierd met vergulde randen en enkele goudkleurige beslagstukjes. Bekleed met oranje velours. c. 1865 - 1875

Crafted by the Horrix Brothers, this chair is rendered in contrasting glossy and matte black paint, accentuated by gilded edges and orange velvet upholstery. Observe the acanthus leaf motif, a symbol deeply embedded in Western art and architecture. This motif, with its roots in ancient Greece and Rome, embodies the essence of classical design. The acanthus leaf appears in various forms – from the capitals of Corinthian columns to ornamental friezes, signifying enduring life, regeneration, and artistic refinement. The recurrence of the acanthus leaf across centuries mirrors humanity's cyclical return to classical ideals, each iteration shaped by the zeitgeist of its time, evolving in meaning yet retaining its core essence. Just as the Renaissance artists rediscovered classical forms, subsequent generations have reimagined the acanthus, each interpretation laden with cultural memory and subconscious echoes of the past.