A George III giltwood armchair circa 1765, attributed to William Gomm

en suite with the previous lot.

Almost certainly originally part of a suite of seat furniture, which included at least seven other arm chairs commissioned by Francis and Elizabeth Palmer of Castle Lacken, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo or his nephew Sir Roger Palmer, 1^stBt of Castle Lacken, Ballycastle, Co.Mayo and later Kenure Park, Co. Dublin, Ireland;

Three chairs from the suite passed by descent at Kenure Park to Roderick George Fenwick-Palmer, C. B. E. (d.1968), and were consequently sold by the Trustees of the Palmer Estate at Kenure Park by James H. North, Dublin, 21-24 September 1964. The present lot, possibly lot 357 of this sale

This impressive armchairs is in overall very good condition, minor losses to gilding, corner reinforcements to inside of front rails, minor chips to gilding, repaired breaks to foliated elements to joint of arm and back, now upholstered in modern yellow silk.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Please see note of previous lot