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William IV Carved Mahogany Library Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery

$17,212.68
£12,500
€14,607.64
CA$23,546.34
A$25,664.31
CHF 13,568.50
MX$308,949.62
NOK 172,218.03
SEK 157,888.73
DKK 109,119.78

About the Item

Constructed in mahogany, rising from caster shod scrolled toe cabriole legs to the front and rear, the knees carved with addorsed 'C' scrolls, dressed with pendant foliates, the seat frame channelled and moulded, of exuberant serpentine form: The front rail having a scallop shell to the centre, issuing richly carved foliates, the seat upholstered and it’s padded swept arms conjoining the shaped balloon back, the serpentine top rail bearing a carved Ducal Crown, the coat of arms below and the Latin motto, ‘Malo Mori Quam Foederi’, ‘Death Before Dishonour’, carved on a ribband, circa 1835.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50.5 in (128.27 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
  • Style:
    William IV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1835
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. All pieces are checked over in our in house conservators to ensure authenticity and originality.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 68861stDibs: LU95474265563

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