Lot 417:
Antique Carved Mahogany Curule Form Armchair with Mascaron Crest
Description
An antique mahogany armchair featuring a curule or X-frame silhouette. The construction consists of sweeping, continuous C-scroll arms that flow into the front and rear legs. The crest rail is ornately carved with a central classical mascaron (human face) flanked by scrolling acanthus leaves. Below the crest, the back contains three pierced, shield-shaped splats with foliate and reeded detailing. The front apron features a central carved fleur-de-lis motif. The seat is inset with dark patinated leather finished with a decorative brass tack border. The legs are joined by a simple H-stretcher and terminate in scrolled feet. Two circular wooden plugs are visible on the rear of the stiles where the arms join the back (photo 5). No maker’s marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the piece.Height: 35 1/2 inches (measured to the top of the crest rail)Width: 24 1/2 inches (measured across the outer armrests)Depth: 19 1/2 inches (measured across the seat frame).
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