Lot 127
  • 127

A rare George III primitive ash armchair early 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • 122cm. high, 63cm. wide; 4ft., 2ft. 1in.
the back with chamfered uprights and scalloped central rail, the solid seat with splayed feet

Condition

Lovely colour and patination. Typical wear throughout. Of a rare design. Old marks, chips and fragmenting commensurate with age and use. Scatches to seat. Traces of old worm. This chair has a sculptural quality.
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