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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)
6039160 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
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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 master cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale. The exquisite craftsmanship is evident in every detail of these opulent armchairs, measuring 107x75.5x75 cm. The chairs feature padded backrests, arms, and seats upholstered in a luxurious blue floral cut-velvet silk damask fabric. The elegant design includes a shaped rectangular back adorned with foliage-bound reeding and paterae at the angles. A pierced anthemia takes center stage on the scrolled serpentine toprail. Elaborate scrolled foliate supports grace the padded arms, while flowerheads embellish their terminals. The deep seat-rail is intricately carved with a husk border that transforms into scrolling foliage ending in winged sphinxes. Interlaced scrolls and sphinxes adorn the sides of these magnificent chairs. Cabriole legs topped by anthemions suspending ribbon-tied wreaths provide an additional touch of grandeur. Hairy paw feet headed by beaded girdles enclose anti-friction castors for easy movement. These exceptional armchairs bear incised constructional numerals: one chair numbered III on the back of its front-rail with a chalk inscription M. H. , while the other bears number VI. Large screw-holes indicate constructional tightening points throughout. Originally oil-gilt but now water-gilt over thin lacquer with traces of original oil-gilding, this pair exemplifies Georgian elegance at its finest.
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