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One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask)
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One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask)
6039165 One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 107x75.5x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale. Each with padded back, arms and seat covered in blue floral cut-velvet silk damask, the shaped rectangular back framed with foliage-bound reeding, headed at the angles by paterae, the scrolled serpentine toprail centred by a pierced anthemia, the padded arms with scrolled foliate supports, the terminals with flowerheads, the padded serpentine-fronted seat above a deep seat-rail edged with a husk border carved with a shell issuing scrolling foliage ending in winged sphinxes, the sides with interlaced scrolls and sphinxes, the back with scrolls, on cabriole legs headed by anthemions suspending ribbon-tied wreaths, on hairy paw feet headed by a beaded girdle enclosing anti-friction castors, both chairs with incised constructional numerals, one chair numbered on the back of the front-rail III and with chalk inscription M.H. 28/11, the other numbered VI, the seat-rails raised for upholstery tacking, with large screw-holes in the centre of each seat-rail and at the top of each leg for constructional tightening, the frames and side seat-rails in beechwood, the side seat-rail facings, front seat-rails and legs in limewood, with beech cross-struts, originally oil-gilt, now water-gilt over a thin lacquer with traces of original oil-gilding); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22386870
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Armchair Armchairs Chippendale George Iii Robert Adam Thomas Chippendale
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This print showcases one of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, crafted in 1765 by the renowned designer Robert Adam and executed by master cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale. The exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in every aspect of these chairs. The chairs feature padded backs, arms, and seats upholstered in a luxurious blue floral cut-velvet silk damask fabric. The shaped rectangular back is adorned with foliage-bound reeding and paterae at the angles, while the scrolled serpentine toprail takes center stage with its intricate pierced anthemia design. The arms of the chair are supported by beautifully scrolled foliate supports that terminate with delicate flowerheads. A deep seat-rail embellished with a husk border carved with a shell motif adds an elegant touch. Intricate interlaced scrolls and sphinxes adorn the sides, while anthemions suspending ribbon-tied wreaths grace the cabriole legs ending in hairy paw feet. These stunning armchairs also bear incised constructional numerals, indicating their meticulous assembly process. One chair is numbered III on the back of its front-rail, accompanied by a chalk inscription M. H. , dated 28/11. The other chair bears number VI. With their original oil-gilt finish now water-gilt over thin lacquer, these armchairs have stood the test of time as remarkable examples of Georgian furniture design. This photograph captures their timeless beauty for all admirers to appreciate.
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