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Gothic Chippendale Mahogany Armchair

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Fine English George III period, circa 1770 carved mahogany armchair in Thomas Chippendale 'Gothick' manner having a serpentine crest-rail carved with acanthus 'ears' and centre foliate motifs surmounting an open-carved back-splat with central cusped lozenge design flanked by shaped stiles. Outward curved arms with flute-and-bead carved knuckle-grips and flared scroll-carved terminals on shaped bellflower carved supports above trapezoidal-form leather upholstered drop-seat on fluted front legs with foliate carved corner brackets. An exceptionally sturdy and exquisite piece with fine patina.

More Information

In the Style of:	Thomas Chippendale
Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Carved mahogany, leather seat
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use.
Creation Date:	Circa 1770
Styles / Movements:	Georgian, George III, Gothic
Incollect Reference #:	316758

Dimensions

W.	27.38 in;	H.	37.25 in;	D.	30 in;
W.	69.55 cm;	H.	94.62 cm;	D.	76.2 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;
Seat H.	45.72 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.