A GEORGE II WALNUT WING ARMCHAIR, CIRCA 1735

A GEORGE II WALNUT WING ARMCHAIR CIRCA 1735 Upholstered in floral needlework112cm high, 80cm wide, 60cm deep overall Provenance: Private Collection, LondonFor a wing armchair of the period incorporating similar carving to the legs but with out the accentuated rounded back seen here, see Christie's, London, The English Collector, 22nd May 2014, Lot 1126 (£10,625). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various old splits and chips (see images). some small lossesEvidence of old worm, dark wax/ filler has been used to help disguise small areas of worm damage and small losses in places. Some glue residue to the joins at the top/backs of the legs and to joins of the seat rail. Old tack holes to the undersides of rails and legs. Chair has been re-upholstered and the needlework is later associated. The later plain backing material bears old sun fading and some faults inclusing areas of wear and one relatively small hole. Needlework with wear, losses, fading and some small holes (see images). Some small stitched repairs to needlework. This is particularly noticeabel to the arms. Dreweatts cannot guarantee the originality of elements beneath upholstery. The seat rail is a later replacement throughout. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer