A Regency Period Parcel Gilt & Painted Open Armchair c.1820 sub-Art & Sculpture This carvings detail is of

This carvings detail is of good quality

The condition of the table is chequered and very much of the country house

a bit like the man himself

French literary critic Edmond de Congourt said in 1876 that "the clown's art is now rather terrifying and full of anxiety and apprehension

A Regency Period Parcel Gilt & Painted Open Armchair c.1820 sub-Art & Sculpture This carvings detail is ofOrigin: EnglishPeriod: RegencyProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1810 25Width: 22. 25Height: 31. 5 or 17 at seatDepth: 25The decorative Regency painted and distressed beech open bergre armchair in a largely original state, having lovely swept arms with black painted decoration with gilt line decorated highlights to simulate ebony and brass, the frame with a caned back to an upholstered swab cushion, turned tapering front legs to rear sabres each with brass