A Large and Over-scaled C18th George III Period Mahogany-framed ‘Gainsborough’ Type Library Armchair Upholstered in Old Red Leather.

A large and over-scaled C18th George III period mahogany-framed ‘Gainsborough’ type library armchair upholstered in old red leather.

The mahogany square section fore-legs fitted with square brass box castors and wheels and having H -stretchers joining the rear splayed legs . The mahogany arms with scroll terminals having brass ‘close-nailed’ studded red leather pads , the arched top back with corresponding brass studded red leather upholstery. The red leather dipped ‘saddle’ seat with brass studs to the front rail .

The frame in excellent strong condition with no damage or repairs , minor historic repair to one arm , and having achieved a rich colour and patina . The old red leather upholstery having a well-worn atmospheric surface and patina, though has some cracking and minor repaired rips to seat and back panel.

A bold armchair of impressive scale and design being deep-seated and of country-house scale and proportions.

H 42”

W 28”

D 24”

England c.1770

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