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A RARE QUEEN ANNE WALNUT ARMCHAIR OF SMALL PROPORTIONS

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
A RARE QUEEN ANNE WALNUT ARMCHAIR OF SMALL PROPORTIONS
English. Circa 1715.
Measurements
Height: 33" (84cm)
Width: 22 3/4" (58cm)
Depth: 22 1/2" (57cm)
Research

Of walnut. With shaped upholstered back from which issue shepherds crook arms terminating in a distinctive circular corble support. The drop in seat framed by a plain frieze from which issue cabriole front legs terminating in a pad foot. The rear legs heavily raked.

A closely related chair is illustrated in Geoffrey Beard & Judith Goodison’s English Furniture 1500-1840, p. 56, figure 1, from the Percival D. Griffiths Collection with a provenance of the Dowager Marchioness of Cholmondeley (figure 1).

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Carlton Hobbs, LLC specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th to 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including royal and aristocratic provenance. For inquiries, contact 212.423.9000 or email stefanie@carltonhobbs.com.