Description

Late C19th French giltwood salon chair of broad proportions in the Louis XVI period style.
Smart carved-frame gilded salon armchair of good large scale and broad proportions in the late C18th style. Raised on carved and fluted tapering supports , the shaped back , top-rail and frame with finely-detailed carved decoration . The carved open-arms with padded armrests , the frame with carved rosette blocks . The broad seat with a bowed and shaped outline front rail .
In good original strong condition with atmospheric period-style rubbing to areas of the gilding revealing the gesso ground beneath in the C18th period manner . Minor chips and losses to the gilding commensurate with age, use and purpose.
Upholstered in it's apparently original dusty-pink velvet /corded type fabric in good serviceable condition.
An impressively-scaled gilded armchair to add opulence and glamour to an interior scheme , in either a drawing-room or bedroom/boudoir setting.
H (back) 35"
H (seat) 17"
W 29"
D 20"
France 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 1912