Two Victorian Walnut Parlor Armchairs
Origin: American
Date: Circa 1860-1880
Period/Style: Victorian, with Rococo Revival ornament
Materials: Carved walnut and later damask upholstery
Form: Two associated parlor armchairs
Description: Two associated Victorian walnut parlor armchairs with differing frame designs and coordinating gold damask upholstery. One has a broad shaped back beneath a carved floral and cabochon crest, open padded arms on scrolling supports, a serpentine seat rail and cabriole front legs. The other has a taller balloon-form back, a pierced and carved crest, enclosed upholstered sides and straighter molded front legs. Both backs are button tufted, with patterned seat fabric and decorative edging. The chairs are associated examples rather than an originally matching pair.
Dimensions: Larger chair: 42 in. H, 26 in. W, 23 in. D; seat height 15 in.
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Condition: Both frames have dark refinished surfaces with scattered scratches, abrasions, edge wear and minor imperfections to the carving. Later upholstery has light wear, wrinkles, minor pulls and scattered discoloration. Age-related joint movement and old repairs are recorded in the frames. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible.
Dimensions: 42 x 26 x 23 in
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Origin: American
Date: Circa 1860-1880
Period/Style: Victorian, with Rococo Revival ornament
Materials: Carved walnut and later damask upholstery
Form: Two associated parlor armchairs
Description: Two associated Victorian walnut parlor armchairs with differing frame designs and coordinating gold damask upholstery. One has a broad shaped back beneath a carved floral and cabochon crest, open padded arms on scrolling supports, a serpentine seat rail and cabriole front legs. The other has a taller balloon-form back, a pierced and carved crest, enclosed upholstered sides and straighter molded front legs. Both backs are button tufted, with patterned seat fabric and decorative edging. The chairs are associated examples rather than an originally matching pair.
Dimensions: Larger chair: 42 in. H, 26 in. W, 23 in. D; seat height 15 in.
Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance.
Condition: Both frames have dark refinished surfaces with scattered scratches, abrasions, edge wear and minor imperfections to the carving. Later upholstery has light wear, wrinkles, minor pulls and scattered discoloration. Age-related joint movement and old repairs are recorded in the frames. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible.
Dimensions: 42 x 26 x 23 in
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