Description

Superb quality late C19th carved mahogany framed armchair in the Adam revival style.
Exceptionally high quality copy of an important late C18th Robert Adam design carved mahogany armchair of broad proportions. The concave shield-shaped back heavily and skilfully carved with open splat and carved neo-classical details and motifs , swags , leaves and fluting . The shaped swept arms with carved leaf terminals and wheatsheaf detail . The frame of the seat with carved fluted detail and the whole raised on tapering carved and reeded legs. The tops of the legs with carved blocks with sun-flower head paterae .
In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs. Has been recently re-covered in a quality fabric with piped-edge detail .
Has achieved a rich period style patina and colour .
An elegant mahogany armchair of bold proportion and scale.
H 39"
W 24"
D 22"
England c.1890
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 1710