19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair

PRESENTING a FABULOUS 19C English Rococo Revival Ecclesiastical Oak Hall Chair.

Made in England (Britain) circa 1870 in the Rococo Revival Style from solid oak.

The large carved acanthus rosette on the crown/pelmet is in the classic rococo style.

The crown is flanked by a pair of pointed and turned finials that top the side pillars. The pillars consist of carved and turned barley twist columns.

The central backing of the chair consists of a large carved and pierced scrolling section, with button decorations and a central armorial style crest featuring a central carved ‘heart’, flanked by attached feathered ‘wings’ and a carved scroll/motto above, with the words “SURSUM” carved into the scroll.

The rear legs are straight but curve outwards.

The seat is almost square in shape, but gets wider towards the front.

Plain horizontal supports on the back and sides below the seat but paneled on the front.

The front 2 legs are, again, barley twist with turned and pointed feet.

Plain on the back, which clearly tells us that this was made as a ‘Hall Chair”.

“SURSUM” is Latin for ‘UPWARDS’ and coupled with the winged heart, the message for this chair is clear …. “Raise Your Heart Upwards”.
It clearly has an ‘ecclesiastical’ or religious influence and was probably custom made for a religious cleric.

ONE OF A KIND PIECE!

Provenance: From the Private Collection of an Episcopalian Bishop, originally from Canada, with deep roots in Scotland.

Condition: Very good original condition. One crack on seat, but not noticeable and in no way affects the chair’s stability. Some ‘rubbing’ on the seat.

Dimensions: 44 inches tall, 18.5 inches wide at front, 20 inches deep, 15.75 inches seat height. 16 inch seat depth.