Research:
Of birds eye maple with amaranth inlay. Each surmounted by (differing) upholstered saddle seats, attached to a scroll ended frieze with classical vegetal inlay. The X-form bases, with in-curved toes, are centered by inlaid raised paterae. Each identical X-end united by a turned stretcher.
Provenance:
Jeremy Ltd, Kings Rd London, 1987.
An important North American collection.
The design of the stools is exceptionally sophisticated: the supporting profile of the saddle seat resembles an Ionic column capital with typical anthemion inlay issuing from the volutes. A further notable feature are the in-curved toes which impart an air of charm and polite informality.
Full research report available on request.