Classic Design: Furniture, Clocks, Silver & Ceramics
Classic Design: Furniture, Clocks, Silver & Ceramics
Lot Closed
May 23, 02:34 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A set of eight George III carved mahogany side chairs, probably first half 19th century
of Gothic design, the upholstered back and seats cover in gros and petit point needlework, the pierced front legs with gothic fret work and a central fluted column support terminating in gutae feet, the H-stretchers pierced with quatrefoil, one chair with yellow chalk inscription 7610-572
By repute Chilham Castle, Kent;
Louis L. Allen Antiques, New York, 1930;
Sotheby's New York, Celebration of the English House, 11-12 April 1997, lot 572;
Hyde Park Antiques, New York, 2000.