A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND LEATHER UPHOLSTERED SIDE CHAIRS,
Cf: |
Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730 - 1840, Vol I, pp 144-146, for highly comparable chairs. Stuart discusses how Gillows encouraged their clients to select particular design elements in the same basic item, effectively personalising their orders. |
Estimate: |
£500 - £1,000
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Hammer price:
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£1,500 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
circa 1775, the openwork backrests with serpentine toprails above foliate carved and interlaced strapwork, above serpentine fronted seats, with straight, chamfered front legs and splayed back legs united by stretchers, 94cm high x 61cm wide