Beschreibung:

An Indo-Dutch carved ebony armchairprobably Coromandel Coast, circa 1660-80 the pierced top-rail carved with nude female figures (apsara) and mythic sea beasts (makara) centred by a winged female head, the uprights with birds, their eyes inset with ivory, the backs of twisted spindles spaced by turned finials, the panelled fields of the frame carved with low relief foliate decoration, with later caned drop-in seat of ebonised beech, on a spirally turned legsCondition reportIn overall very good conserved condition and ready to be placed. Generally with minor old marks, craquelure (with some corresponding filler) and scratches consistent with age and use. The later drop in beech seat with some age and minor repairs to the borders. Re-caned. The left side seat-rail replaced and inscribed on its inside surface with 'W.T. 1910'. Reinforcements metal plaques to the back towards the top crest, for further consolidation and support. Excellent quality and attractive carving details. "