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Pair Of Carved Birds Eye Maple And Gilt-Brass Mounted Aesthetic Period Armchairs

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
Probably New York.

AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF CARVED BIRDS EYE MAPLE AND GILT-BRASS MOUNTED AESTHETIC PERIOD ARMCHAIRS

The incurved rectangular back rests upon an apron whose sides are carved with incised Greek key and arabesque motifs and surmounted by carved stylized acroteria. Detachable foliate roundels conceal steel fixing bolts. The armrests are raised on acanthine gilt brass mounted incurving supports. The whole raised on carved and fluted toupie form legs. Several roundels are old replacements. Castors replaced.

Research report available on request.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Of solid birds eye maple. Gilt brass mounts, parcel gilding.
Creation Date:	Circa 1870.
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Aesthetic Movement, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	11029
Incollect Reference #:	449713

Dimensions

W.	26 in;	H.	33.5 in;	D.	32 in;
W.	66.04 cm;	H.	85.09 cm;	D.	81.28 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.