654: AMERICAN HIGHLY CARVED OAK SAVONAROLA CHAIR C. 1900

The classic form with design influence dating to ancient Rome is in this case constructed with an elaborately carved back having mirrored openwork designs of C-scrolls and facing open-mouth lion's heads between vertical stiles with open-mouth lion's heads over the curved seat with bentwood ribs under each arm which terminates in nicely-carved lion's heads, all on four arching legs each raised on detailed paw feet in quarter sawn oak retaining a dark, warm patina.
Measures 50.5 x 24.5 x 22 inches.
Very good original condition throughout, no damage, repair or wear.
$300 - $400