A George II walnut wing armchair
probably Irish
mid 18th century
height 39in (99cm); width 28 1/2in (72cm); depth 19 1/2in (49.5cm)
Footnote:
The low relief foliate carving on the arm supports, shell headed cabriole leg and ring capped ball and claw feet are characteristic of mid-18th century Irish furniture. A wing armchair with similar reeded shell carving at the knees is in the collection of the Wintertur Museum, Delaware (see Glin & Peill, Irish Furniture, 2007, p. 111, fig. 145. A table with ball and claw feet topped with distinctive rings is illustrated Glin & Peill, ibid, p. 231, fig. 109.

Structurally sound. Nicely carved. General marks, nicks, scratches, minor cracks, scattered losses to carved elements and wear commensurate with age and use. Upholstery with light wear but clean and useable.