Description

Pair of early C19th George IV period mahogany hall chairs of Grecian revival design.
Well-carved pair of mahogany hall or footman�s chairs raised on tapering octagonal forelegs. The backs with lower scrolling leaf-carved detail below a vacant armorial cartouche shield . The top rails with a tightly-carved pedimented classically-inspired cresting of ancient Grecian inspiration in the high fashion of the period.
The solid mahogany seats of gently tapered form with cut corners . Scalloped hand or finger grip �handles� to the rear of backs for ease of movement.
Excellent original patina and colour to the superior grade of selected dense timber . Minor historic repair to one rear support, not compromising strength or stability.
H (back) 34�
H (seat) 17.5�
W 14.5�
England c.1825
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 .
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