Bidspirit auction | Carved Dog-Head X-Frame Armchair

Carved Dog-Head X-Frame Armchair - Date: Late 19th century Period/Style: Victorian / Renaissance Revival taste Materials: Mahogany with ebonized elements, brass bosses and later woven upholstery Form: X-frame armchair Description: Late 19th-century mahogany and ebonized armchair with naturalistically carved dog heads forming the arm terminals. The frame is composed of cylindrical and baluster-turned members, with crossed supports joined by turned stretchers and circular joints accented by brass bosses. Ring-turned posts support the arms and rectangular upholstered back, capped by small finials. The seat and back carry later woven upholstery patterned with red, gold and blue-green geometric and floral motifs. Brass upholstery tacks outline the seat edges. Dimensions: 34.5 in. H, 23 in. W, 19 in. D; seat height 15.5 in. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Scattered finish abrasions, nicks and wear, particularly to the arms, carved snouts and feet. Later upholstery with fading, rubbing and edge wear. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 34.5 x 23 x 19 in