Carved early Chippendale chairman’s chair (1910 - 1911)

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Delve into the art of intricate craftsmanship with the mesmerizing "Carved early Chippendale chairman's chair" by artist Edwin Foley, painted between 1910 and 1911. Presented here is an exceptionally detailed portrayal of a Chippendale-style armchair, a fine example of antique furniture celebrated for its elegance and detailed carvings.This painting captures the chair's ornate, dark wooden frame, characterized by its robust and flowing curves well integrated into the elaborate designs typical of the Chippendale style. The backrest features superbly carved foliate motifs and a remarkably designed crest, crowned by a floral arrangement. Intricately designed, interlocking circles and swooping lines add a dramatic flair to the sturdy, sculpted arms and legs, where claw-and-ball feet provide a classic finishing touch.The chair's seat is upholstered with a fabric that boasts an opulent floral pattern, rendered in shades of blue and cream, which offers a vivid contrast to the dark tones of the wood. This painting not only showcases Foley’s command of texture and color but also reflects the historical and artistic significance of the piece.Situated in a subtly adorned interior, likely a refined setting that mimics the chair's luxurious aesthetics, the painting is set against a light, neutral wall and a tessellated floor, enhancing the chair's rich tones and intricate patterns. The inclusion of a window hints at the broader context of the environment in which such a lavish piece might have been found.Edwin Foley’s artwork serves as a stunning testament to the exquisite art forms of the early 20th century, blending historical reverence with artistic mastery in this captivating representation of a Chippendale chairman’s chair.

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Author and illustrator of The Book of Decorative Furniture, published in 2 volumes by T. C. & E. C. Jack in 1910-11, which featured one hundred reproductions in full colour and one thousand text illustrations. The book went through a number of editions.

Almost nothing has been published about Foley other than that he was a Fellow of the institute of designers.

He was born Edwin John Foley in Fisherton Anger, Wiltshire, c.1859, the second child and eldest son of furniture manufacturer Arthur Foley of the Fisherton Cabinet Works, Salisbury, and his wife Jane. He was at least partly educated in London,  where he lived with his uncle and aunt, Peter and Rhoda Marie Brown.

He worked as a designer for his father from at least the early 1880s, but by 1891 was living in Charlotte Street, Marylebone, with his wife Louisa Maud (nee Hayford), whom he married in 1882. They had three children, Conrad Hayford (b. 1885), Hubert Edwin (b. 1887) and Alan Victor (b. 1888).

Edwin John Foley lived at 294 Camden Road, Middlesex, and died at Cottesloe, Western Australia, on 25 April 1912.

Many more pictures by Edwin Foley can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.