Pair of Walnut Marquetry Chairs

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A pair of important early 18th century Queen Ann side chairs in remarkably good condition retaining a wonderful untouched colour and patina.

Each with vase shaped splats inlaid with the figure Erato. It is worth noting the well shaped and superbly carved cabriolet legs. also the profile of the backs, the shape of which really flows.

These chairs relate to group of chairs possibly by Henry Williams(fl.1717-58) which are discussed in Lucy Wood’s latest publication on furniture in the Lady Lever Art Gallery,The Upholstered Furniture

in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Volume I,p.205-227. Similarities in the marquetry can be drawn with the chairs illustrated.

Henry Williams of Long Acre is listed as joiner and cabinet-maker 1717-58, see C.Gilbert & G.Beard,

Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840,

p.980. He was the successor to Richard Roberts

as chairmaker to the Royal Family and was extensively patronised by Frederick, Prince of Wales. Furniture was supplied to Windsor Castle,

Somerset House, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court and the Houses of Parliament. He also supplied furniture for various members of the gentry and aristocracy including Sir Paul Methuen and Sir John Dutton.

See also Sotheby’s, London,The Norman Adams Legacy 1923-2009, lot 110 for a set of four George I walnut and marquetry side chairs with

similar marquetry on the splats.

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA312151

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 pair of important early 18th century Queen Ann side chairs in remarkably good condition retaining a wonderful untouched colour and patina.

Each with vase shaped splats inlaid with the figure Erato. It is worth noting the well shaped and superbly carved cabriolet legs. also the profile of the backs, the shape of which really flows.

These chairs relate to group of chairs possibly by Henry Williams(fl.

“

1717-58) which are discussed in Lucy Wood’s latest publication on furniture in the Lady Lever Art Gallery,The Upholstered Furniture.

Holmes Antiques

fig 1. Pair Of Walnut Marquetry Chairs — fig 1. Pair of Walnut Marquetry Chairs

in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Volume I,p.205-227. Similarities in the marquetry can be drawn with the chairs illustrated.

Henry Williams of Long Acre is listed as joiner and cabinet-maker 1717-58, see C.Gilbert & G.Beard,

fig 2. Pair Of Walnut Marquetry Chairs — fig 2. Pair of Walnut Marquetry Chairs

Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840,

p.980. He was the successor to Richard Roberts

as chairmaker to the Royal Family and was extensively patronised by Frederick, Prince of Wales. Furniture was supplied to Windsor Castle,

fig 3. Pair Of Walnut Marquetry Chairs — fig 3. Pair of Walnut Marquetry Chairs

Somerset House, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court and the Houses of Parliament. He also supplied furniture for various members of the gentry and aristocracy including Sir Paul Methuen and Sir John Dutton.

See also Sotheby’s, London,The Norman Adams Legacy 1923-2009, lot 110 for a set of four George I walnut and marquetry side chairs with

similar marquetry on the splats.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA312151

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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