An Anglo-Indian solid ivory armchair. Murshidabad, circa 1830

An Anglo-Indian solid ivory armchair. Murshidabad, circa 1830

front left paw foot probably replaced, losses, repairs. height 87.6 cm. Estimate 20,000—30,000 USD. Lot Sold 43,750 USD

NOTE: The present chair was probably made in Murshidabad, in eastern India in the second quarter of the 19^th century. The furniture makers in this area of India typically made furniture out of solid or veneerd ivory to English designs by the late 18^th century.

See: Amin Jaffer, Furniture from British India and Ceylon, London: V&A Publications, 2001, pp 238-263

Sotheby's. A Celebration of the English Country House. 09 Apr 09. New York. www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's