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English George II Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs of Sgabello Form, circa 1730

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A beautiful pair of circa 1730 English George II period solid mahogany hall chairs of sgabello form, the vasiform shaped and curved 'spoon' backs connecting to 'dished' roundel centered 'compass' shaped seats on shaped panel supports connected by curved 'tilde' stretchers; the fronts with corresponding roundels to center. A similar example, but in oak, is pictured in the reference below and notes it as one of 18 supplied by George Nix to Ham House in August of 1730.

Literature: Bowett, Adam. 'Early Georgian Furniture 1715-1740', Woodbridge: Antique Collectors Club, 2009, p. 192.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Solid mahogany
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Original finish recently re-waxed and are ready to be placed.
Creation Date:	circa 1730
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Georgian, Traditional, George II
Incollect Reference #:	845281

Dimensions

W.	18.25 in;	H.	41.13 in;	D.	20.5 in;
W.	46.36 cm;	H.	104.47 cm;	D.	52.07 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;
Seat H.	45.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com