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19th Century Irish Triple Back Chair Settee By Michael Butler Of Dublin

$26,766.80
£19,830.19
€22,450
CA$36,669.18
A$40,687.55
CHF 21,313.01
MX$498,938.56
NOK 271,094.18
SEK 255,901.34
DKK 170,772.20
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A stunning 19th century Irish carved mahogany triple chair back settee by Butler of Dublin in the 18th century style, the triple domed crest, above an elaborately carved and interlaced ribbon splat, joined to the padded seat by out scrolling arms which terminate in wonderful lion masks, raised on acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet  Circa 1890 Irish Artists Biography: Michael Butler, from a family of Dublin cabinet­makers, is recorded at 26, 126 and 127 Upper Abbey Street, between 1885­ 1903, then as Michael Butler Ltd, Antique Galleries, from the same address between 1904 to ­1912. His firm specialized in reproducing Irish 18th Century mahogany furniture. One of Butler's most prestigious commissions was to furnish the Viceregal Lodge in 1903, in preparation for a state visit. Other patrons of his included the Earl of Abercorn, the Earl and Countess of Coventry, the Countess of Clonmell and the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, who bought furniture for Clarence House.
  • Attributed to:
    Butler's of Dublin (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 68.9 in (175 cm)Depth: 24.02 in (61 cm)Seat Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Style:
    Chippendale (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Old minor restoration (back of left proper crest) and where the legs join the back. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5735241361682

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