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FINE PAiR OF LARGE CARVED GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIRS AFTER GILES GRENDEY 1693-1780
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Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved large Gainsborough Library armchairs depicting Lions and Hairy Paw legs, after the original by Giles Grendey 1693-1780
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
A very good looking, well made and decorative pair of large Library armchairs, they are also exceptionally comfortable having a deep and wide seating area. The carving is second to none, absolutely lovely throughout, these are pure art furniture from every angle
They are of course modern versions of the originals by Grendey which if they ever came up for auction would achieve a price in the six figures, they are unobtainable for anyone of than the faboulsy wealthy and museums
Condition wise we have cleaned waxed and polished the timber, there will be good honest patina as mentioned but nothing negative to note, the Damask upholstery seems to be in fine order
Dimensions
Height:- 96.5cm
Width:- 83cm
Depth:- 82cm
Seat height:- 44cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask
Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid
Condition
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
- Similar to:Giles Grendey (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 38 in (96.5 cm)Width: 32.68 in (83 cm)Depth: 32.29 in (82 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Georgian (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823338371732
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