George III Hand Painted Armchair in the Sheraton Manner, 18th Century

An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted finish, with lyre backs and upholstered seats, on fluted legs. Provenance: From the Estate of noted collector, Paul W. Doll, who purchased the chairs in 1952 at Park-Bernet Auction from the estate of Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer. (see photo of catalog). Attributed to Georges Jacob, circa 1780. Georges Jacob (6 July 1739-5 July 1814) was one of the two most prominent Parisian master menuisiers. He produced carved, painted and gilded beds...

A narrow and tall Louis XVI period painted mirror frame with original 2-part mercury glass mirror, paint scraped to original.

A fine Louis XVI painted fauteuil, French circa 1780, with upholstered seat and back, with molded frame and tapering fluted lags, pegged construction. Great patina.

A fine Louis XVI painted fauteuil, French circa 1780, with upholstered seat and back, with molded frame with carved finials on back rail, and tapering fluted lags, pegged constructio...

A mid to late 18th century American corner cabinet, the case in faux-painted pine simulating mahogany, probably Pennsylvanian, in 2 parts with ...

A boldly decorated delft charger mid-18th century probably Dutch depicting a hanging lantern or planter with flowers and a blue decorated border.

18th century George II Irish carver in the manner of Chippendale, the bow shaped back rail centred with carved bell husk motif flanked wit...

A fantastic 18th century English George III ladder-back oak side chair with beautiful details including curved backsplats, a solid plank seat, trumpet...

This is a finely carved 1760 English George III armchair. The George III period was named after the English monarch of the time. It was popular among the elite and mercantile class of people, due to its excellent material and intricate carvings. Due to the multiple King Georges, each George developed its own look. The George III period is also referred to as the Chippendale style. This period was often characterized by drawing on both the Rococo and Gothic styles. Pieces sported curves, arches, Chinese influences, and cabriole legs. This chair has been entirely carved out of mahogany; a premiere wood choice known for its durability, longevity, and rich coloring. The back has an elegant splat, a principal element of eighteenth-century English chairs. Splats are the center support for a chair’s open back and originated from the importation of Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs...

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Unusual set of six 18th-century Sheraton period stained elm dining chairs. They feature ornate carved backs, squared tapered front legs joined with a lower H rail (which gives additi...

an 18th century Swedish open armchair displaying dry scraped paint. Featuring a pierced splat back, raised on, cabriole legs, united by a cross s...