Spring / Summer Exhibition of new discoveries. A rare English late Regency/ George IV period library chair of Greek revival ‘curule’ form. With deep solid mahogany carved back, the returns carved with anthemions. New burgundy leather seat over the original horsehair stuffings with French stitched edges. Fluted legs & brass casters. The form was known from 1st century BCE Greek vase paintings & revived in the early nineteenth century. H75cm x W65cm × D55cm
UK c1825
Price inc GST $3,750
