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AN UNUSUAL CARVED WALNUT ROPEWORK CHAIR

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
AN UNUSUAL CARVED WALNUT ROPEWORK CHAIR
French. Circa 1850.
Measurements
Height: 34 3/4" (88 cm)
Width: 18 1/4" (46.5 cm)
Depth: 17 3/4" (45 cm)
Research

Of walnut. The curved pierced back conceived as a system of interlocking ropes, the seat frame carved as a rope with knot and tassel to the front corners, the legs carved as ropes, the front pair of cabriole form with feet carved as tassels, the pair to the reverse shaped and tapering, the legs joined by an x-stretcher carved as ropework and centered by an elaborate knot.

Illustrated:
Faniel, M. Stéphane. Le XIXe Siecle Français. Collection Connaisance des Arts, Hachette, 1957. 69.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	2466
Incollect Reference #:	753992

Dimensions

W.	18.31 in;	H.	34.65 in;	D.	17.72 in;
W.	46.5 cm;	H.	88 cm;	D.	45 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.