A GEORGE III MAHOGANY 'COCKPEN' OPEN ARMCHAIR, IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1765

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY 'COCKPEN' OPEN ARMCHAIRIN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 176592cm high, 56.5cm wide, 54cm deep overall The single armchair pattern relates to one of Thomas Chippendale's 1750s 'Chinese Chair' patterns 'proper for lady's Dressing Rooms', which he hoped would 'improve that Taste, or Manner of work, it never having yet arrived to any Perfection' (T. Chippendale The Gentleman and Cabinet-Makers Director, 1754 (pl. 24). Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, chips and abrasions consistent with age and use.Several turned lattice sections to the sides and back with small repairs. Some brackets to the tops of the legs possibly re-fixed.The upholstery is marked and loose, with some webbing detached, and some damage to the drop in seat joints and worm to the seat frame.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer