Lot 284
  • 284

A Charles II carved oak backstool, Lancashire last quarter 17th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 99cm. high, 44cm. wide; 3ft. 3in., 1ft. 5¼in.
the scrolled cresting rail flanked by 'tent pole' finials, the back panel with lozenge, scroll and stylised star motifs, with panelled seat, on square and bobbin turned supports joined by peripheral stretchers

Literature

Illustrated Tobias Jellinek, Early British Chairs and Seats from 1500 to 1700, Woodbridge, Forthcoming (2009), pl. 395.

Condition

Good condition and superb colour and patina. Old split in one `tent pole' finial. Typical separation in seat panel. One rear upright with repair and spliced timber adjacent to the seat rail. Some re-pegging in legs and stretchers. Of firm stance.
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