A Charles II and later oak wainscot armchair with scroll-carved cresting rail, above a pair of figural brackets depicting Charles II in a mortuary pose, flanking a central lozenge-carved panel over a planked seat and swept arms, the base with heavy baluster turned supports and cross stretchers, 62 cm wide x 53 cm deep x 117 cm overall height, 42 cm height to the seat.
A private Kentish collector
Sold for £240
Condition Report
Please note:
I think the chair has been restored at some point and it is unclear if the side stretchers are replacements but they have been in place a long time, the drawer pegs are a little too flush with the surface possibly pointing to reassembly or replacements, and the seat has a strip of timber that is obviously a later introduction but again from old timber.
I have amended the description to include "And Later" to reflect my concerns.
The chair is of the period but to what extent elements are replaced with period timber a long time ago.is unclear.
The chair is structurally sound and stands as a decorative item.
A Charles II and later oak wainscot armchair with scroll-carved cresting rail, above a pair of figural brackets depicting Charles II in a mortuary pose, flanking a central lozenge-carved panel over a planked seat and swept arms, the base with heavy baluster turned supports and cross stretchers, 62 cm wide x 53 cm deep x 117 cm overall height, 42 cm height to the seat.
ProvenanceA private Kentish collector