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SET OF 10 CHAIRS & CANAPÉ WITH ORIGINAL PAINTED FASCES & LAUREL DECORATION

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
A MOST ATTRACTIVE SET OF TEN CHAIRS AND CANAPÉ WITH CARVED ORIGINAL PAINTED FASCES AND LAUREL DECORATIONS, FOUR CHAIRS OLD BUT LATER IN DATE

Probably French.

The curved arched back formed as two laurel boughs tied at the center with back splat formed as fasces. The conforming settee curved arched back formed as two laurel boughs tied at the center from which two laurel carved arms emerge. The back enclosing three splats formed as fasces. The rectangular upholstered leather detachable seat rests upon a reeded frieze with ribbon ties. The chairs raised on four tapering reed ribbon tied legs, and the settee with six conforming legs. Four chairs old but of a later date.

Chairs: Height: 36 1/2" (92.7 cm); Width: 18" (45.7 cm); Depth: 16 1/2" (41.9 cm); Height of seat: 18" (45.7 cm).
Canapé: Height: 39 1/2" (100.3 cm); Width: 54" (137.2 cm); Depth: 22" (55.9 cm); Height of seat: 18 1/2" (47 cm).

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Of carved walnut or fruitwood painted in various shades of green with pink and mauve detailing.
Creation Date:	Late Eighteenth Century
Number of Pieces:	8+
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	11700
Incollect Reference #:	611195

Dimensions

W.	18 in;	H.	36.5 in;	D.	16.5 in;
W.	45.72 cm;	H.	92.71 cm;	D.	41.91 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;
Seat H.	45.72 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.