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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).

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Queen Anne
Dealer Reference #:	9764
Incollect Reference #:	757338

Dimensions

W.	22.75 in;	H.	33 in;	D.	22.5 in;
W.	57.79 cm;	H.	83.82 cm;	D.	57.15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.