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A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask)
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A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask)
6039169 A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 252.5x110.5x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale. The serpentine padded back, outscrolled arms and serpentine seat covered in blue floral damask cut silk-velvet, the serpentine scrolled cresting bordered with foliage-wrapped reeding and centred by a pierced anthemion cresting, the arms and seat edged with husks, the arms carved with anthemia ending in sunflower double rosettes, the deep seat-rail carved with a central shell framed by griffins and sphinxes framing the legs, the cabriole legs headed by anthemia issuing ribbon-tied interlaced descending wreaths, on hairy-paw feet ringed by beaded girdles, the side-rails with sphinxes and scrolling foliage centred by wreaths, the back-rail plain; seat-rail facings in pine, the rounded seat-rail in pine and the reverse of the front seat-rail incised I ; front left, back right and centre back left feet replaced, front right foot partially replaced, with cramp-cuts, the seat-rail with A in. (1 cm.) upholstery tacking-rail added to the top, two beech front-to-back struts, beech corner blocks, the anthemion in the top-rail repaired, originally oil-gilt, now water-gilt over a thin lacquer with traces of the original gilding.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23279460
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a stunning George III giltwood sofa, crafted in 1765 by the renowned designer Robert Adam and executed by Thomas Chippendale. The exquisite craftsmanship is evident in every detail of this opulent piece. The sofa features a serpentine padded back, gracefully outscrolled arms, and a serpentine seat upholstered in luxurious blue floral damask cut silk-velvet. The intricate design is further enhanced by the foliage-wrapped reeding bordering the serpentine scrolled cresting, adorned with a pierced anthemion cresting at its center. Elaborate carvings adorn the arms and seat of the sofa, depicting anthemia ending in sunflower double rosettes. The deep seat-rail boasts an intricately carved central shell framed by griffins and sphinxes that beautifully frame each leg. The cabriole legs are crowned with anthemia issuing ribbon-tied interlaced descending wreaths, resting on hairy-paw feet ringed by beaded girdles. Sphinxes and scrolling foliage grace the side-rails centered by wreaths. Although some parts have undergone restoration over time, such as replaced feet and repaired anthemion top-rail, this masterpiece still exudes its original grandeur with water-gilt finish over thin lacquer traces of its original gilding. This remarkable George III giltwood sofa stands as a testament to the exceptional talent of both Robert Adam's visionary design and Thomas Chippendale's masterful execution. It remains an exquisite example of 18th-century furniture artistry that continues to captivate viewers today.
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