Armchair Italian Gilded softwood, silk velvet, Silver Embroidery 1690 The Royal Collection |
This armchair in one of a set of ten purchased by King George IV for Windsor Castle. The epitome of Italian Baroque style, these chairs feature scroll legs adorned with up-turned faces. The rich crimson upholstery is masterfully embroidered with a pattern which mirrors the carved legs and finials. King George paid £18 each for these chairs. They are, certainly, worth much more than that today.
Crown Copyright The Royal Collection Via the Royal Collection Trust Image Courtesy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |
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