Pair of Gilded Open Armchairs Attributed to Thomas Chippendale, c. 1780 lignumvitae some in cages

some in cages

Bocca Tigris

depicting the Whampoa anchorage

A rare carved gesso and gilt looking glass with original beveled plate

the back splat of unusual design with a carved swag over four pierced quatrefoils held within c-scrolls carved with foliage having an upholstered over seat

Pair of Gilded Open Armchairs Attributed to Thomas Chippendale, c. 1780 lignumvitae some in cagesA fine pair of carved and gilded open armchairs in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the gilding original but refreshed. Having oval backs with a carved and moulded rim crested with a stylized acanthus leaf and carved bead, the arms and their supports also shaped and molded with a carved bead with padded arm rests, the supports with a carved scroll, the seat having a show wood rail also molded with a carved bead, the front legs turned and reeded with