A Fine and Rare Charles II Oak Back Stool, or Single Chair

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The horizontal top splat, of typical arch design, with a scalloped upper edge above deeply carved scrolls, centred by an open lunette filled with a semi-circular fan, or possibly a stylised flower head.Beneath the top rail are 6 delicately turned walnut spindles, which are morticed into the middle rail, which has integral corner spandrels between itself and the uprights, which in turn are decorated with long and elegant split baluster turnings.The boarded seat is deeply recessed to accommodate a cushion, the legs have simple ball turnings joined by an elongated bobbin and reel stretcher, which is repeated lower middle.Note – it is not unusual to find a carved “mask” in the centre of the top splat, often thought to be the face of Charles I. However, of all the masks I have seen, this is the only one which is happily grinning!Excellent colour and a beautiful, burnished surface.Yorkshire/Derbyshire, circa 1660-80.Height 39.5 inches, width 19 inches, depth 15.5 inches.Ref 2576The only other chair of this type I have seen was sold in Bonhams, Chester, The Oak Sale, May 2012, part of the Beedham Collection.