Bidspirit auction | George I Carved Walnut Open

George I Carved Walnut Open Armchair - A George I carved walnut armchair, mid 18th century, having outspread shepherd's crook open arms over a compass seat, raised on cabriole legs with shell and bellflower carved knees, ending in a pad foot, with a 19th century needlepoint upholstery fastened with brass studs. Dimensions: Height 38 1/2in; width 25 1/2in; depth of seat 18 1/4in; seat height 17 1/2in. Provenance: From the Estate of Albert and Pearl Nipon Condition: In an overall good restored condition. Structurally sound. Scattered old repairs, splices and filling-in. Evidence of old wood worm. Spliced repairs to pad feet. The needlepoint upholstery with typical wear and small repairs, otherwise in very good condition.