Pair of Hepplewhite Painted Open Armchairs, circa 1785 cabriole legs It is likely that the

It is likely that the inspiration for these brackets is French and that they were likely carved by immigrant craftsmen in a non-traditional style as they strongly resemble the carved legs on tables known to be by the emigrant craftsman Louis Le Gaigneur

the molding next to the plate mimicking  typical Regency mirror forms

Possibly part of a suite of royal furniture that left the Royal Collection under King George IV (please see below for details)

Circa 1740

Pair of Hepplewhite Painted Open Armchairs, circa 1785 cabriole legs It is likely that theA fine pair of Hepplewhite, floral painted, open armchairs having a shaped crest rail over tripartite open splat back with outward scrolled arms standing on square tapered legs, a shaped front rail with a caned seat. Circa 1785. Painting refreshed.