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Pair George IV Gothick Open Arm Chairs, c. 1825

Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This is an exceptional pair of early 19th century George IV open arm chairs in the Gothick style. Each back rail stamped TH. The chairs were sold at old Christie's Sydney, 9 December 2003, lot 272 and were acquired from an important private Beverly Hills Collection. The chairs are structurally sound. The seats have been re-canned with new swab cushions. Three uprights at the top of the chairs have been broken and repaired. One back leg broken and repaired, splice line visible. The gilt and ebonized decoration is in overall original condition with scattered areas of wear and retouching. Typical dents, dings, and surface scratches overall.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved Wood, Paint
Condition:	Good. This exceptional pair of chairs is in very good condition. There are a few old barely visible professional restorations. The seats have been recaned and there are very minor touch ups tot he original surface.
Creation Date:	1825
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	George IV, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	mjhdesignarts/g.gothick
Incollect Reference #:	652844

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	35.3 in;	D.	19 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	89.66 cm;	D.	48.26 cm;

Message from Seller:

MJH DESIGN ARTS expresses the broad decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri. Mary, having lived the majority of her life overseas--Mexico, Spain and Asia plus The East Coast and The South--brings these cultural influences to her carefully selected offerings. MJH DESIGN ARTS aims to offer objects incorporating great design, history, construction and life. Our aesthetic is constantly evolving and stretches from late 17th century furniture to 21st century lighting.