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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)
6039164 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 22583000
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Armchair Armchairs Chippendale George Iii Robert Adam Thomas Chippendale
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This stunning print captures one of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, created in 1765 by the renowned designer Robert Adam and master craftsman Thomas Chippendale. The chairs showcase exquisite craftsmanship and opulent design, measuring at an impressive 107x75.5x75 cm. Adorned with luxurious blue floral cut-velvet silk damask upholstery, the chairs feature a padded back, arms, and seat for ultimate comfort. The elegant shaped rectangular back is framed with foliage-bound reeding and adorned with paterae at the angles. A pierced anthemia takes center stage on the scrolled serpentine toprail. The arms of these armchairs are supported by beautifully scrolled foliate supports that terminate in delicate flowerheads. The deep seat-rail is carved with a shell motif that transitions into scrolling foliage ending in winged sphinxes. Interlaced scrolls and sphinxes grace the sides while scrolls adorn the back. Supported by cabriole legs headed by anthemions suspending ribbon-tied wreaths, these chairs stand proudly on hairy paw feet enclosed within beaded girdles housing anti-friction castors. Each chair bears incised constructional numerals; one numbered III on the back of its front-rail along with a chalk inscription M. H. , dated 28/11; while its counterpart is numbered VI. Originally oil-gilt but now water-gilt over thin lacquer with traces of original oil-gilding, this pair of George III armchairs exemplifies timeless elegance and impeccable artistry from an era long past.
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