A late 19th century Empire style ebonised and parcel gilt settee  In the manner of Chapuis, the curved top-rail painted with an urn flanked by winged sphinxes and scrolling acanthus, above outswept arms, shaped arm supports with gilt ball finials; above a rectangular caned seat, with 'X' form end supports with gilt brass stiff leaf cappings and ball feet, 120cm wide, 45cm deep, 95cm high, seat height 45cm.