Exceptional 19th Century Irish Library Chair

A rare and extraordinary 19th-century Irish Mahogany Library Chair of exquisite design and craftsmanship, having a rich warm colour and patina. Superbly carved throughout, the arms of incredible form, with an eagle grasping a snake in its beak. The frieze features a classical Vitruvian scroll and gadrooning, and the chair stands on cabriole legs with carved eagle-head ear pieces, a cabochon at the knee, and further shell and acanthus-leaf work above feathered claw and ball feet. An incredible example of 1st-class 19th-century Irish craftsmanship, thought to have been made by a leading Dublin workshop of the period. Seat height 48 cm.