HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung | Part II: Day
HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung | Part II: Day
A George III carved mahogany bergère, circa 1760-70, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
Auction Closed
December 8, 05:58 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A George III carved mahogany bergère, circa 1760-70, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
the top rail centred with an acanthus clasp and with a foliate tied moulded frame, scrolled padded armrests, with close-nail red leather upholstery and squab cushion, the serpentine presentation seat rail carved with folaite sprays issuing from c-scroll cabouchon, on cabriole legs headed with flowers and ending in boldly scrolled feet
Mrs. Rank;
Judge Irwin Untermyer (1886–1973);
Christie's New York, Collection of Irwin Untermyer, 26 June 1982, lot 159.
Judge Irwin Untermyer (1886–1973);
Christie's New York, Collection of Irwin Untermyer, 26 June 1982, lot 159.
J. Gloag, English Furniture with some Furniture of other Countries in The Irwin Untermeyer Collection, London, 1958, pls. 124 & 125, figs. 152 & 154.