Description:
Carved Oak Joined Chair, England, 17th century, shaped and heavily carved splat with guilloche and diamond lozenge, pediment scrolls, and volutes, columnar arm supports and legs, paper label on underside with crest "William Edgell Wyatt," ht. 47, wd. 25 1/2, dp. 27 in.
N.B. William Edgell Wyatt commanded the Royal Welch Fusiliers from 1808-1813, and died in 1820.
Provenance: The Sara and Bob Hunt Collection of Early English Oak.
Estimate $700-900
All components with good age-related wear throughout. Pins to seat very consistent, seat with two panels (possibly later). Cracks to decorative panels. One arm with loss to hand-rest.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
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