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
