Now that’s some good provenance: “An extraordinary pair of 19th c. giltwood klismos armchairs with ebonized owl-form arm supports. Most probably supplied to Adrian Hope, son of Thomas Hope, by Alexander Roos for the Carlton Gardens residence.” Kentshire Galleries Ltd. - Pair of Giltwood Armchairs
“Eastern Massachusetts, probably Boston, possibly Thomas Seymour (1771–1848), Boston” - Hirschl & Adler - Galleries
Love 1) the blind fretwork 2) the glow of this mahogany: Jayne Thompson Antiques - Chippendale Period Kneehole Chest
A Pair of George II Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1760
Sneaky, sneaky cabinetmaker: “Though the maker has yet to be identified, one of the most unique features of this model is that other almost identical versions, some slightly modified to contain the coats-of-arms of their patrons, are known. The high quality of the timber and the carving indicate the work of a prominent London cabinet-maker who cleverly adapted a single design to suit the demands of his aristocratic patrons.”
Check out the carving along the frieze & canted corners… this is very well done: O’Sullivan Antiques - George III mahogany chest on chest
Stunning carving… it takes some really dense Mahogany to create rococo forms like these: George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chair with Needlework Upholstery
Fantastic, and so complex: Regency Polychrome Penwork Chinoiserie Cabinet available at Kentishire Galleries
