George II walnut wingback armchair

Stock Code: 2049 - SOLD

Description: A fine English George II walnut & beech framed wing back armchair of excellent shape & proportions. The back with arched top flanked by out swept side wings, scrolling downwards to form armrests which terminate in an elegant rolled arm and with a needlework to the front and silk to the back.. The seat section with needlework covered cushion, supported on walnut cabriole front and rear legs terminating in a pad shaped foot. A chair of a particularly good shape and elegant form, being generous enough in proportions yet remaining compact in size.

Condition: Excellent. Possible minor old restorations. The later needlework is probably 19th century.

Country of Origin: England

Origin/Age: English, George II, circa 1735

Provenance: From a private residence in New York, originally acquired through the London trade in the 1970?s

Dimensions: Height 44.00 inches (111.76cm) Width 31.00 inches (78.74cm) Depth 25.00 inches (63.50cm)

Price: £15,900