George I walnut wing back armchair

Stock Code: 2100 - SOLD

Description: A superb George I carved walnut wing back armchair.

The tall backrest with well shaped sides scrolling down seamlessly to well accentuated out-scrolled arms. The chair has elegant front cabriole legs with a crisply carved shell with bell flowers and scroll edges to the knees, terminating in a pad foot. The back legs out swept and again terminating in a square section pad foot.

The covering is a fabulous 18th century crewelwork, although not originally with the chair it is of a contemporary period to it.

Condition: Excellent. Possible minor old restorations, waxing to the legs. The upholstery recently re-placed however the covering crewel work is 18th century.

Country of Origin: England

Origin/Age: English, George II, circa 1720

Provenance: Private collection London

Dimensions: Height 45.00 inches (114.30cm) Width 34.00 inches (86.36cm) Depth 28.00 inches (71.12cm)

Price: £29,900