Lot 36
  • 36

A pair of Regency black painted and gilt heightened chaise longues early 19th century, in the manner of James Wyatt

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • 96cm. high, 273cm. long, 73cm. wide; 3ft. 2in., 8ft. 11½in., 2ft. 4¾in.
each with green silk upholstery including a bolster and mattress, one of the beech frames painted to the underside with the letters T.W.C.M.L.W.E., painting refreshed and with later castors

Condition

Overall good condition. Rebuilding and strengthening batons to the undersides (one uninspected). Traces of old worm. The decoration has been extensively refreshed. There are minor chips throughout to both.
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