A George II Carved Walnut Open Armchair, Circa 1740

with arched covered back and outward scrolling moulded armrests and supports; the cabriole front legs richly carved with shell and acanthus on the knees and terminating in paw feet with splayed back legs terminating in paw feet; covered in gros and petit point floral needlework; the inside front rail bearing a printed and manuscript label; the back rail with a manuscript label; previously with castors

height 39 in.; width 28 in.; depth 25 1/2 in.

99 cm; 71 cm; 65 cm