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A MOST UNUSUAL SET OF SIX REGENCY PAINTED AND GILDED ARMCHAIRS

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
A MOST UNUSUAL SET OF SIX REGENCY PAINTED AND GILDED ARMCHAIRS EACH WITH DIFFERENT NEOCLASSICAL VIGNETTES TO THE BACKRESTS
English. Nineteenth Century.
Measurements
Height: 34 3/4" (88 cm)
Width: 21" (53 cm)
Depth: 18" (46 cm)
Research
Of giltwood with painted and faux rosewood decoration. The rectangular curved top top rail of each painted with a different neoclassical scene above a central splat comprising three balls between two bars within downswept uprights from which issue downcurved arms. The caned seat above a frieze painted with a central star motif within an elongated Greek key border. The whole raised on four sabre legs, the front legs headed by alcoves containing carved veiled female figures and terminating in paw feet.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	11757
Incollect Reference #:	727031

Dimensions

W.	20.87 in;	H.	34.65 in;	D.	18.11 in;
W.	53 cm;	H.	88 cm;	D.	46 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.