Escutcheon-back/shepherd's Crook Armchair

Name: Escutcheon-back/shepherd's Crook Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA875669
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Description

A exceptional and very rare George I period ‘escutcheon-back’ walnut armchair with mahogany back. The well-shaped and curved mahogany back above a circular seat retaining the ORIGINAL TAPESTRY cover, with two scrolled and out-swept arms. Standing on magnificent cabriole front legs with ball and claw feet, and out-swept back legs.

Seat height is 17.25 inches.

Early 18th century "escutcheon back" or "shepherds crook" armchairs are extremely rare and to find one with original tapestry seat is possibly unique. This one is exceptionally well drawn with superb flowing lines to the out-swept arms and about the best ball & claw feet you are ever likely to see. The ultimate in early Georgian desk-chairs.

Physical Dimensions

Height

91.4cm (35.98")

Width

58.4cm (22.99")

Depth

53.3cm (20.98")

Declaration

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA875669

Dealers Internal Reference

400247

Description

A exceptional and very rare George I period ‘escutcheon-back’ walnut armchair with mahogany back.

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The well-shaped and curved mahogany back above a circular seat retaining the ORIGINAL TAPESTRY cover, with two scrolled and out-swept arms.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Standing on magnificent cabriole front legs with ball and claw feet, and out-swept back legs.

fig 1. Escutcheon-back/Shepherd's Crook Armchair — fig 1. Escutcheon-back/shepherd's Crook Armchair

Seat height is 17.25 inches.

Early 18th century "escutcheon back" or "shepherds crook" armchairs are extremely rare and to find one with original tapestry seat is possibly unique. This one is exceptionally well drawn with superb flowing lines to the out-swept arms and about the best ball & claw feet you are ever likely to see. The ultimate in early Georgian desk-chairs.