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Holmes Antiques has dated this 18th Century Adam Armchair to the 18th Century.
Having wonderful colour and surface and in the most perfect untouched condition.
Carved with Harebell swags and urn to the centre of the crest continuing on the arms, the delicate splat is fluted with a wheel shaped patera to the centre. The turned legs are fluted and reeded with square tops with carved leafwork.
A masterpiece from the pinnacle of the English Chair making tradition.
Similar examples can be seen at various country houses including Nostell Priory where Robert Adam worked with Chippendale to produce pieces of furniture thought to be amongst the finest ever made.
A set of fourteen Adam designed Chairs produced by Chippendale for Goldsborough Hall can be seen in the metropolitan museum of art, these chairs although not as fine as this example have the same harebell swags and wheel shaped Petera.
Holmes Antiques has dated this 18th Century Adam Armchair to the 18th Century.
Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.
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An Exceptional 18th Century Adam Mahogany Armchair
