Lot Essay
The elaborate throne chair is typically associated with the 16th and 17th century, so it is unusual to find a 19th century example which is so finely turned.
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SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Details
A TURNER'S THRONE CHAIR
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Cherry and walnut, with multiple tiers of turned spindles, the front posts with raised circular terminals and with triangular seat in olive-wood
53 in. (135 cm.) high; 25 ½ in. (65 cm.) high
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Cherry and walnut, with multiple tiers of turned spindles, the front posts with raised circular terminals and with triangular seat in olive-wood
53 in. (135 cm.) high; 25 ½ in. (65 cm.) high
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