A GEORGE II WALNUT SHEPHERDS CROOK ARMCHAIR
In the manner of Giles Grendey England, circa 1730 An outstanding George II period carved walnut shepherds crook armchair in the manner of Giles Grendey. The walnut of magnificent colour throughout, with outswept arms in the form of shepherds crooks, standing on exceptional front cabriole legs carved at the knees with cabochon and stylised acanthus leaves terminating in pronounced ball and claw feet, the rear legs outswept. The chair upholstered in superb eighteenth century floral needlepoint. Height: 39 in (99 cm) Width: 27½ in (70 cm) Depth: 26½ in (67 cm) Literature L Synge, Mallett Millennium, London, 1999, p. 60, fig. 58.
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