EARLY GEORGE II IRISH MAHOGANY OPEN ARM CHAIR
Ireland, c1735
Of generous proportions, the shaped crest rail centered by a concave paperscroll, extending down to
out-scrolled stiles carved at the top with scrolls above short vines, siding a pierced splat with 3 floral carved
circular connectors, the out-scrolled arms dished at the elbow ending in scroll-carved handholds, the front seat rail
with a central double-drop, trapezoidal slip seat, raised on carved acanthus-headed cabriole legs terminating in ball
and claw feet, H-stretchers; peg construction
Provenance: Estate of Glen S. Foster
Condition: Normal wear for the age: front right seat rail with an old glued crack from top of rail to peg,
and reglued joint; center stretcher reset; left arm reset; replaced rear blocks;
the finish having good age; old worming holes (inactive)
Note: The late use of the cross stretcher, the square cut to the ball and claw foot, and lengthy
carving to the knees are all indicators of Irish origins
39”H x 29 ?”W x 23 ?”D; Seat Height 18 ?”
SOLD
#5285a
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