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Carved Indian Rosewood Armchair With Legs In The Form Of Standing Soldiers

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
A Probably Unique Carved Indian Rosewood Armchair Supported By Legs In The Form Of Standing Soldiers

Anglo- Indian.
Of Indian rosewood. The carved open back rest surmounted by an eagle with a snake in its beak flanked by feather and scrolled foliate motifs at the shoulders, centered by a shield shape containing two stylized standard bearing lions flanking a finial, above a second eagle. The downswept arms with carved rinceaux to the top and almond-shaped pattern to the sides terminating in foliate handrests. The serpentine caned seat above seatrail of conforming foliate scrolled decoration centered by a leonine mask. The whole raised on four legs, each in the form of an Indian soldier wearing European-inspired uniform and carrying weapons. The rear soldiers wearing identical shako-style hats and holding muskets in a shooting position along the side of the seat. The front soldiers wearing stylized turbans with feathered tassels, one holds his musket at his shoulder and the other at his feet. This piece does not contain ivory. Eyes replaced with bovine bone. Minor repairs to carving. Recaned.

Research report available on request.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Of Indian rosewood.
Creation Date:	Second Quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	11634
Incollect Reference #:	497984

Dimensions

W.	26 in;	H.	39.25 in;	D.	23.5 in;
W.	66.04 cm;	H.	99.7 cm;	D.	59.69 cm;

Seat H.	16.5 in;
Seat H.	41.91 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.