James I joined oak armchair
1617
Yorkshire
W 24 1/4" × H 53 1/2" × D 19"
Stock # Marh2340
SOLD
James I joined oak armchair, the back rest panels carved with a lozenge and dated 1617 with a second framed panel with floral decoration, the cresting rail with a superb face of either the owner of the chair or James I. The stiles and rails with inlay.
King James returned to Scotland in 1617 for the only time after his accession in England, in the hope of implementing Anglican ritual.