Summary:
Item: Georgian Mahogany Carver
Circa: 1780
Period: George III
Provenance: England, United Kingdom
Style: Chippendale
Quantity: One
Wood: Solid mahogany
Shaped top rail
Finely pierced central splat
Sturdy vertical supports
Scroll-shaped arms
Moulded front legs
Sturdy H stretchers
Sabre rear legs
Original blue tapestry & petit-point seat
Good quality heavy mahogany
Stunning colour
Good condition
Solid in joint chairs
Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
Free 14-day UK returns policy
This is a fine quality antique English Georgian mahogany carver, in the style of a Chippendale chair / armchair, ideal as a dining / office or occasional chair, with its original blue petit-point and tapestry seat, circa 1780, in excellent original condition. This strong and heavy chair is constructed of solid mahogany and feature a shaped top rail decorated with ears and a finely executed pierced central fretwork back-splat, flanked by vertical rails, which secure the shaped arms. The arms are decorated with scroll-ends and are supported by shaped vertical supports. The Georgian armchair frame is raised on chamfered block front legs, with sabre legs to the rear and the legs are united by a sturdy H stretcher.
The Georgian armchair boasts its original blue tapestry seat which is in very good condition given its age and very rare to find. The initials ELM are visible in the front left corner of the seat. The blue tapestry and petit-point seat material has been delicately hand-washed to ensure it is clean.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English Georgian mahogany carver, in the style of a Chippendale chair / armchair, ideal as a dining / office or occasional chair, with its original blue petit-point and tapestry seat, circa 1780, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edge
...s of the chair but nothing significant considering their age. The Georgian chair has been glued solid in joint and the chair frame has been French polished in our workshop by hand, to a professional standard, therefore, the colour and patination is of an excellent standard. The Georgian armchair boasts its original blue tapestry and petit-point seat material; which is in very good condition, given its age and very rare to find. The blue tapestry and petit-point seat material has been delicately hand-washed to ensure it is clean. There are sympathetic repairs to the corners of the tapestry material (see photos). The seat has been finished with new traditional hessian backing to the underside. This Georgian mahogany carver is solid in joint and ready to be used.
Price:
The price for this item is £895, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.
International Buyers:
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UKs largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.
Ref. 103656
Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.comInternal Reference: 103656
Antique Number: SA1066806
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 88cm (34.6inches)Width is 53cm (20.9inches)Depth is 55cm (21.7inches)
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