A mahogany library chair in the manner of Henry Holland
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Description
A mahogany library chair in the manner of Henry Holland reputedly made for the United Services Club, the rectangular back with a leather-inset splat and scroll arms, the seat re-upholstered in distressed burgundy leather above turned, tapering front legs carved with a boss on the knee and lappet collars, terminating in the original brass castors, the back legs outswept. English, circa 1820.
Provenance: By repute from the United Services Club, Pall Mall. -
More Information
In the Style of: Henry Holland Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: Mahogany and leather Condition: Good. Creation Date: c 1820 Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 477865 -
Dimensions
W. 24 in; H. 34 in; D. 25 in; W. 60.96 cm; H. 86.36 cm; D. 63.5 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art