A Truly Remarkable French or Canadian Provincial Beech Anthropomorphic Wing Chair. Mortise and Tenon throughout including paneled sides and wings. Square tapered legs with original pegged stretchers. But makes this chair so incredible rare are the arm terminals carved as perfectly proportioned human hands holding a twisted vasiform arm support. In all honesty I am guessing at the country of origin. There is a blending of French Provincial and English form and style. Thus my possible Canadian origin theory. Retains its original dry finish. Now upholstered in period 18th Century Crewel Bed Hangings.
Dimensions:
Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)
Width: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)
Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)Seat
Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)
Style: French Provincial (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Beech,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin: Canada
Period: Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1790-1800
Condition: Good
Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered using what appears to be 18th Century Crewel Bed Hangings.
