Large 19th Century Irish Mahogany Armchair

19th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

An extraordinary 19th Century Irish Mahogany Armchair of generous proportions and fine quality. The Superbly carved lion masks to the knee with flower above and wave patten to the front rail are a faithful copy of that seen on fine 18th Century Irish Furniture. This design has been documented in various books and collections. The top rail, splat, arms and supports are carved with fine scrolling foliage and ribbon patten.

A remarkable example made from fine quality Mahogany.

The Chair was probably made by an eminent Dublin furniture maker of the period.

Physical Dimensions

Height

97cm (38.19")

Width

70cm (27.56")

Depth

55cm (21.65")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA852243

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

An extraordinary 19th Century Irish Mahogany Armchair of generous proportions and fine quality.

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The Superbly carved lion masks to the knee with flower above and wave patten to the front rail are a faithful copy of that seen on fine 18th Century Irish Furniture.

Holmes Antiques

This design has been documented in various books and collections. The top rail, splat, arms and supports are carved with fine scrolling foliage and ribbon patten.

A remarkable example made from fine quality Mahogany.

The Chair was probably made by an eminent Dublin furniture maker of the period.