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11440 A SUPERB ‘CHAISE À MEDALLION’ ARMCHAIR

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
11440 A SUPERB ‘CHAISE À MEDALLION’ ARMCHAIR OF UNUSUAL DIMINUTIVE SCALE WITH ORIGINAL TWO COLOR GILDING BEARING THE STAMP OF LOUIS DELANOIS (1731-1792), REÇU MAÎTRE IN 1761 Paris. Circa 1770. Measurements: Height: 34 1/2″ (87.5 cm) Width: 23″ (58 cm) Depth: 20 1/2″ (49 cm) Height to top of front rail: 12 3/4″ (32.5 cm).

Of giltwood. The oval backrest carved with a rope twist border, the out-curved armrests raised with enclosed foliate decoration supported on down-curved scrolled fluted supports carved with foliage. The bow-fronted with carved waterleaf and beaded molding raised on circular, tapered, fluted legs.

Marks:
Stamped to the seat rail:
L . DELANOIS

Provenance:
Mr. John Hill, Bosham, UK

Full research report available on request.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	714215

Dimensions

W.	23 in;	H.	34.5 in;	D.	20.5 in;
W.	58.42 cm;	H.	87.63 cm;	D.	52.07 cm;

Seat H.	12.75 in;
Seat H.	32.39 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.