19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

Name: 19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA916003
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Anthony Short Antiques

Description

Superb Quality 19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

A superb quality late 19th century carved mahogany Gainsborough armchair, the camel high back flanked by arms with upholstered elbow pads and carved animal figures raised on carved scrolled uprights, the drop in seat above a wide foliate carved frieze and raised on correspondingly carved cabriole legs terminating in scrolled carved animal figure feet. The beautiful carving on all the mahogany show parts of the frame are an important indication of the outstanding quality of this rare example. England circa 1880. The upholstery has not been changed as is in good condition, of a neutral tone, this could however easily be changed to a fabric of choice once purchased. This armchair is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Physical Dimensions

Height

104cm (40.94")

Width

84.5cm (33.27")

Depth

72cm (28.35")

Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA916003

Dealers Internal Reference

641

Description

Superb Quality 19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

A superb quality late 19th century carved mahogany Gainsborough armchair, the camel high back flanked by arms with upholstered elbow pads and carved animal figures raised on carved scrolled uprights, the drop in seat above a wide foliate carved frieze and raised on correspondingly carved cabriole legs terminating in scrolled carved animal figure feet.

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The beautiful carving on all the mahogany show parts of the frame are an important indication of the outstanding quality of this rare example.

Anthony Short Antiques

England circa 1880. The upholstery has not been changed as is in good condition, of a neutral tone, this could however easily be changed to a fabric of choice once purchased. This armchair is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.