Antique Carved Mahogany Wing Armchair in the Irish Manner, 1765

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An exceptionally substantial Georgian mahogany wing armchair of impressive scale and quality, distinguished by elaborate carved detailing and particularly generous … Read more An exceptionally substantial Georgian mahogany wing armchair of impressive scale and quality, distinguished by elaborate carved detailing and particularly generous proportions. The mahogany show frame features blind fretwork carving along both arms, complemented by extensive pierced foliate fretwork across the seat rails and elegantly curved carved aprons. The front cabriole legs are richly worked at the knees with acanthus leaves and pendant bellflower decoration, terminating in boldly modelled naturalistic lion paw and claw feet. The rear raked legs are equally considered, with carved borders and scrolling detail towards the feet, demonstrating the quality of craftsmanship throughout the chair rather than concentrating decoration solely on the principal elevations. The chair has been newly upholstered using a high-quality heavyweight silk-weave fabric dating from circa 1900, sourced unused from an original roll. Its period pattern complements the elaborate mahogany carving particularly well while retaining the chair's historic character. Exceptionally large and capacious, the chair is heavily constructed, solid and comfortable. The frame remains firm with no weakness or movement to the joints. No significant breaks, replacements or repairs to the visible frame are noted, aside from very minor professional restoration to small areas of loss on the carved apron to one side. The chair is presented in excellent antique condition with an attractive mature surface to the mahogany. It was reportedly retained for generations in a castle in Belgium, although this provenance should be regarded as historical family repute rather than documented provenance. Height: 46.5 inches (118.1 cm) Width: 34 inches (86.4 cm) Depth: 26 inches (66 cm) Seat Height: 17 inches (43.2 cm) Weight: Approximately 35 kg (77 lb) Date of Manufacture: circa 1760–1780 Period: 18th Century Period: Early 19th Century See less