A fine and rare early eighteenth-century George I walnut and seaweed marquetry parlour chair covered in a late 17th-century tapestry fragment. Circa 1720-1730, England.The upholstered high back leads down to a bell-shaped seat raised on four well-drawn eared cabriole legs leading down to pad feet. The front legs are carved to the knee with a large shell and pendent and inlaid in a seaweed marquetry fashion to both the top and bottom.It should be noted that this chair is incredibly well-drawn and of fantastic colour and patination.Whether you are a collector or a first-time buyer the choice of pieces will inspire. Each has been carefully selected for its exceptional design and provenance, as well as in many instances its academic significance.Originality and authenticity are paramount; and using our extensive knowledge and experience in furniture conservation and restoration we can ensure that our clients can buy with absolute confidence.Height is 254cm (100.0inches)
Width is 149.9cm (59.0inches)
Depth is 152.4cm (60.0inches)