A good early 18th century open armchair, of fine form and generous proportions,
retaining early surfaces with rich color and patination;
the solid vasiform splat with a shaped crest, joined by scrolling stiles which
descend into raked block and turned back legs;
the s-curved arms ending in outscrolling handholds with curved supports, and siding a trapezoidal seat;
the front legs with well carved acanthus leaves and scrolled knee returns;
block and turned stretchers; peg construction

"Armchairs of the first quarter of the 18th century are not common and are accordingly expensive…

low backs, deep seat rails, flat uprights". – John Andrews, British Antique Furniture, p.106

36.75" High x 27.5" Wide x 23.75" Deep

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