Rare Highly Decorative 19thc Profusely Carved Indian Armchair of Superb Quality

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A rare and highly decorative mid 19th century profusely carved blackwood armchair of superb quality from the Bombay area of India.

This chair consists of a profusely carved and pierced arched and shaped back with an outer border depicting scrolling and intertwined vine leaves with a carved band leading onto profusely carved and pierced scrolling vine leaves, oak leaves and acorns.

The shaped arms, also carved and pierced terminate with the head of a bear or beast holding grapes in their mouths.

The drop-in seat is in excellent condition and has been re-sprung & re-covered in a turquoise fabric (this can easily be changed by the purchaser if necessary).

Below the seat is a carved frieze which continues around the chair, below this is a superbly carved and pierced serpentine shaped apron superbly carved with foliate decoration which continues around the chair leading down to scrolling carved foliate front legs.

This style of chair and carving is typical to that made in the Bombay area of India in the mid-late 19th century and it was thought that the highly carved furniture was a sign of the owner being affluent. Every possible surface was covered in carving, typically decorated with foliage and flowers and later animals such as birds, lions and beasts.

Similar examples can be seen in the book 'Furniture From British India & Ceylon' by Amin Jaffer, page 344, plate 159 and page 349, plate 164

This chair is in excellent condition for age, it is of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 34.5'' / 87.5cm

Width: 32.5'' / 82.5cm

Depth: 33'' / 84cm

Seat height: 16'' / 40.5cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

82cm (32.28")

Depth

84cm (33.07")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA452163

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS840

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

A rare and highly decorative mid 19th century profusely carved blackwood armchair of superb quality from the Bombay area of India.

This chair consists of a profusely carved and pierced arched and shaped back with an outer border depicting scrolling and intertwined vine leaves with a carved band leading onto profusely carved and pierced scrolling vine leaves, oak leaves and acorns.

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The shaped arms, also carved and pierced terminate with the head of a bear or beast holding grapes in their mouths.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Rare highly decorative 19thc profusely carved Indian armchair of superb quality — fig 1. Rare Highly Decorative 19thc Profusely Carved Indian Armchair of Superb Quality

The drop-in seat is in excellent condition and has been re-sprung & re-covered in a turquoise fabric (this can easily be changed by the purchaser if necessary).

Below the seat is a carved frieze which continues around the chair, below this is a superbly carved and pierced serpentine shaped apron superbly carved with foliate decoration which continues around the chair leading down to scrolling carved foliate front legs.

fig 2. Rare highly decorative 19thc profusely carved Indian armchair of superb quality — fig 2. Rare Highly Decorative 19thc Profusely Carved Indian Armchair of Superb Quality

This style of chair and carving is typical to that made in the Bombay area of India in the mid-late 19th century and it was thought that the highly carved furniture was a sign of the owner being affluent. Every possible surface was covered in carving, typically decorated with foliage and flowers and later animals such as birds, lions and beasts.