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Lot 185

A PRIMITIVE ASH AND ELM WINDSOR ARMCHAIR, POSSIBLY IRISH

early 19th century, the shaped and carved cresting rail over a partially hopped back, with a square seat (previously a commode), on faceted and splayed legs, 105cm high x 66cm wide x 63cm deep

Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection of English Furniture, Naïve and Folk Art.

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £300 - £500
Hammer price: £1,700
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The seat has been cut out and replaced, possibly suggesting a previous use as a commode. The legs have been cut down and possibly replaced. There are numerous repairs to the back and rails. There is a split evident to the seat. There are chips and losses throughout. Later caps added to the bottom of the legs. Please see additional images. 

It has been suggested this chair is Irish. 

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