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Important George IV Rosewood Armchair

Creator: Gillows of Lancaster & London (Attributed)
Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Important and very fine George IV carved rosewood armchair, probably by Gillows of Lancaster and London, of great scale and profusely carved in the Grecian style with boldly scrolled and acanthus leaf carved ears flanking a squared paterae, with scrolled arms and back and standing on richly carved front legs with acanthus leaf details, ribbed collar and ribbed ball feet, the shafts with linen fold panels, the rear backswept legs also with foliate carving, the whole possessing grand scale and rich patina.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	patinated, rosewood, leather
Condition:	Good. very good original antique condition.
Creation Date:	1825
Styles / Movements:	George IV, Traditional
Book References:	Plate 213, Page 224 - 'Gillows of Lancaster and London' 1730-1840, vol 1 for related example
Dealer Reference #:	tkpnqcrfeqtd
Incollect Reference #:	464115

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	38 in;	D.	30 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	96.52 cm;	D.	76.2 cm;

Seat H.	19 in;	Back H.	38 in;
Seat H.	48.26 cm;	Back H.	96.52 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.