George III Painted Shield-Back Armchair

George III Painted Shield-Back Armchair

A late 18th century painted shield back armchair, attributed to Hepplewhite. C.1790

Raised on tapering forelegs with carved foliage detail.

Traditionally upholstered in a lightly worn, soft orange velvet.

For similar references see plates 9 & 10, images E & Z of George Hepplewhite’s ‘The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer’s Guide’.

Provenance: From The George Withers Collection

Height • 92cm

Width • 57cm

Depth • 56cm

Seat Height • 42cm