German walnut Jugendstil side chair, by Ludwig Loeffler, 1896. Stamped to seat rail 'Entworfen Von L Loeffler in London Angerteertigt in Karlsruhe Baden 1896.' Gothic arched top, carved with stylised pineapple & scrolling tendrils, flanked by scrolled finials, padded back & seat with gilt studs. Square, tapering legs. Height 120 cm, width 50 cm, depth 46 cm. Provenance: H. Blairman & Sons, London. Estate Late John Schaeffer.