Description

Early C20th Queen Anne revival style walnut armchair with a decorative painted splat back.
A beautifully constructed copy of a rare walnut framed armchair of the early C18th Queen Anne period . The traditional balloon-shaped seat with a drop-in upholstered cushion , raised on boldly shaped cabriole fore-legs onto pad feet . The rear cabriole shaped legs with a stylish angled rake, the arms of shaped and swept ‘shepherds crook’ design.
The shaped back splat with an applied cross-grain moulded surround, enclosing a skilfully executed hand-painted panel depicting a classical campana-shaped vase with a vibrantly coloured arrangement of flowers. The oil painting with an ‘apple-green’ background. The top rail of shaped outline .
The reverse of the central back-splat of the armchair , painted with a corresponding handpainted panel of vase and flower decoration .
In excellent original condition with a a good mellow period-style patina and colour. The painted panels with an aged surface imitating period style paintwork .
H 39”
W 24”
D 20”
England c.1920
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 217

Dimensions

Height = 98 cm (39")
Width = 60 cm (24")
Depth = 50 cm (20")