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2305
$1,210.00

FINE GEORGE III CARVED MAHOGANY GAINESBOROUGH LIBRARY ARMCHAIR.

Third quarter 18th century, England. The square overupholstered canted bank with serpentine crest joined to outcurved arms with floral carved grips raised on incurved reeded supports centering the trapezoidal overupholstered seat. The whole covered in early tan brass tacked leather upholstery. The chair raised on square molded and chamfered frontal legs with acanthus leaf carving, the rear legs backswept and chamfered, all joined by recessed box stretcher raised on original casters. SIZE: 39-1/2″ h of back. 17″ h of seat. 27-1/2″ w. 28-1/2″ approx d. CONDITION: Frame with untouched surface with dark color and good patina. Leather covering well worn with lustrous finish. Block reinforcement to inside of frontal seat rail. Cross stretcher has been repaired and tightened. Otherwise good. 52398-2 (1,200-1,800) – Lot 2305


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017
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