Fine George I Walnut Side Chair

Name: Fine George I Walnut Side Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1130575
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A very beautiful and rare early 18th century George I Walnut side Chair in the manner of Giles Grendey, having the most fabulous untouched colour and patina.

In lovely original condition retaining all parts including the shaped stretcher. Having classic carved knee with pips, the scrolls and shell continuing above the seat rail as the best examples do, this is often referred to as hipped. The crest with scroll carved decoration. The splat is shaped both ways to incorporate the sitters back and is cut on away at a sharp angle on the edge to give the chair back a light elegant appearance.

Bearing an old lebel to the underneath for the Starling Collection.

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1130575

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

A very beautiful and rare early 18th century George I Walnut side Chair in the manner of Giles Grendey, having the most fabulous untouched colour and patina.

In lovely original condition retaining all parts including the shaped stretcher.

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Having classic carved knee with pips, the scrolls and shell continuing above the seat rail as the best examples do, this is often referred to as hipped.

Holmes Antiques

The crest with scroll carved decoration. The splat is shaped both ways to incorporate the sitters back and is cut on away at a sharp angle on the edge to give the chair back a light elegant appearance.

Bearing an old lebel to the underneath for the Starling Collection.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1130575

About the Dealer

Holmes Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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