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Set of Four George III Giltwood Armchairs

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
A set of four 18th century armchairs attributed to Francois Herve with carved and gilt frames having newly upholstered seats and backs in fresh sky-blue linen. Frames with carved reeding to the shaped top rail, sides and seat rails, separately mounted fluted columns along back uprights, sloping and elbowed arms, with sabred back legs and fluted-column front legs, with decorative floral pateras to corners, all gilded. English, circa 1790. Ex-Dick Turpin Antiques. Francois Herve was an 18th century London furniture maker who undertook commissions at Chatsworth, Althorp and Carlton House, among others, and is known for the slender elegance of his furniture designs.

Seat: seat height: 16 1/2"; seat width: 20 1/2"; seat depth: 19"

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition
Creation Date:	1790
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George III
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00002043
Incollect Reference #:	832283

Dimensions

W.	23 in;	H.	34.5 in;	D.	25.5 in;
W.	58.42 cm;	H.	87.63 cm;	D.	64.77 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.