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Description: | Much discussion over the authenticity of this chair has taken place. This debate revolves around whether four legs were used to create a complete fabrication. However, no conclusion can really be drawn until it is established whether Frederick Parker purchased four legs and had this chair made or whether he purchased this chair as a whole and was deceived. It is clear that no eighteenth century chair survives that reflects the characteristics on this chair. The unusual drop-in upholstered back panel, held in by old metal swivel twists, is twentieth century. The very waisted contour and flat cross-grained veneered frame of the backs with an identical top rail is echoed closely by the ‘compass' drop-in seat, which is also cross-banded on the rails. The form seems too contrived to be authentic. The seat rails are of oak, which is also unexpected. The seat is supported by four cabriole legs, the front ones having lappet moulding and shell motifs carved above, while the legs terminates in pad feet. | Source: | Vads | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=9125... | Go to resource |
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