Lot 63
  • 63

Attributed to Wright and Elwick

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • "Ladderback" Chair
  • mahogany, leather
  • Executed circa 1740.

Provenance

Probably a chair from the suite commissioned by Thomas, 1st Marquess of Rockingham (1693–1750) for the Ship Room at Wentworth Woodhouse, Yorkshire.

Condition

In overall reasonable conserved condition, now upholstered in close-nailed red leather which has very minor marks and scratches. One ear to front left leg missing. Scuffing to feet: back legs reblocked with one block missing now. Repairs to joints of front legs. Marks of old woodworm to construction wood, which seems to be no longer active. There is a repaired break to lower pierced back-splat. Possibly re-polished. A fine example of its type.
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