19th Century Ornately Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Chair no 88 MM - C-8549 - 041024

MM - C-8549 - 041024

giving this chair a series of deep recesses between raised embellishments

but the paint is stable

This piece features an inlaid Christ on a wooden cross

but these items appear to be undamaged

19th Century Ornately Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Chair no 88 MM - C-8549 - 0410241880 Antique carved open back mahogany chair with a floral and leaf motif. Where to begin: The first thing that will likely catch your eye is the carved panel depicting a butterfly hovering near a group of wild poppies. Similarly, the seat features etched wildflowers inlaid into the pinhole textured center. Other carved embellishments include a variety of geometric shapes, pinwheels, clovers, and large, broad leaves. However, in this author's opinion,