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English Rococo Style Gainsborough Library Chair, Manner of Giles Grendey

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
An exquisite English Edwardian period George II / III, Rococo style "Gainsborough" or library chair in the manner of famed English cabinetmaker Giles Grendey (1693-1780) having square back and all-over-carved mahogany frame with rosette and acanthus swept arms and cabriole legs on scroll feet, the front foliate and cartouche carved, the rear splayed.

More Information

In the Style of:	Giles Grendey
Origin:	England
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Carved mahogany, upholstery
Condition:	Excellent. Wear commensurate with age and use. Upholstery stripped.
Creation Date:	circa 1910
Styles / Movements:	Edwardian, Georgian, George II
Incollect Reference #:	271641

Dimensions

W.	25.5 in;	H.	35.75 in;
W.	64.77 cm;	H.	90.81 cm;

Seat H.	18.5 in;	Arm H.	24 in;	Back H.	35.75 in;
Seat H.	46.99 cm;	Arm H.	60.96 cm;	Back H.	90.81 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.

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