Empire style mahogany and leather armchair with carved lion heads, 19th century
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LOT 57
Empire style mahogany and leather armchair with carved lion heads, 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
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Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 856
About this Item
Empire style mahogany and leather armchair with carved lion heads, 19th century
the curved barrel back above a close-nailed leather upholstered seat, scrolled arms terminating in carved lion-head masks, raised on turned front legs and splayed rear legs
height: 80cm; width: 58cm; depth: 50cm
Notes
Inspired by early 19th century Regency prototypes, chairs of this form were favoured for library and desk use. The lion head terminals reflect the Regency period's fascination with classical antiquity.
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