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Georgian Mahogany Armorial Hall Chair of Sgabello Form

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A late English George II, early George III period hall seat of 'sgabello' form having carved mahogany frame, the lancet and quatrefoil pierced shaped back with painted armorial of gauntleted forearm clenching short sword and Latin inscription in round buckled frame, the dished shaped seat raised on shaped splayed supports, the front quatrefoil-pierced, with internal stretcher.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Hand-carved and painted mahogany, iron
Condition:	Good. The painted armorial likely refreshed or repainted late 19th-century and is distressed with Latin inscription partially obscured. Early 19th-century iron support brace to reverse front left support. Presents beautifully with rich patina.
Creation Date:	circa 1760
Styles / Movements:	Georgian, George II, George III
Incollect Reference #:	548535

Dimensions

W.	18.25 in;	H.	40.25 in;	D.	19 in;
W.	46.36 cm;	H.	102.24 cm;	D.	48.26 cm;

Seat H.	17.75 in;
Seat H.	45.09 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.