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18th Century George I Walnut Shepherds Crook Arm Chair

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

A wonderfully drawn early 18th century George I walnut shepherd''s crook armchair covered in period needlework, circa 1730. England.
 
A simply exquisite example of an early 18th-century shepherd''s crook armchair dating from the reign of George I.
 
It should be noted that the chair has the most wonderful proportions, colour and age-patinated surfaces throughout.
 
The well formed walnut shepherds crook arms lead down to the period needlework upholstered bell-shaped seat and out swept cabriole legs carved to the knee with a shell and pendent, terminating on pad feet.
 
Similarly, the curved back is upholstered in period needlework depicting a couple, presumably courting in period dress.
 
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries
Alexander George Antiques Ltd. is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07787 536199
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD