Pair of Hepplewhite Painted Open Armchairs, circa 1785 cabriole legs In fact the only notable

In fact the only notable difference between the Stourhead suite and our chairs is that the Stourhead examples lack the pearl beading on the frames which is a further sign of refinement on our models

Lot 59 in Samuel Messer sale

Penwork is the process of applying India ink decoration to a japanned surface and the borders and feet are all dichromatic

2003 (Lot 55)

the molding next to the plate mimicking  typical Regency mirror forms

Pair of Hepplewhite Painted Open Armchairs, circa 1785 cabriole legs In fact the only notableA fine pair of Hepplewhite, floral painted, open armchairs having a shaped crest rail over tripartite open splat back with outward scrolled arms standing on square tapered legs, a shaped front rail with a caned seat. Circa 1785. Painting refreshed.