A George II red walnut library armchair

A George II red walnut library armchair, the padded back, armrests and seat covered in blue silk damask fabric, the down-turned arm supports carved with rosettes and leaves, the cabriole front legs carved with rocaille and cabochons, on hairy paw feet, with sunken brass and leather roller castors.

Provenance: Sotheby's, London, Important English Furniture, 13th July 1990, lot 187.