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Important Pair of Georgian Gilt Armchairs

$50,000per set
£38,022.80per set
€43,857.45per set
CA$70,040.85per set
A$78,389.55per set
CHF 40,931.58per set
MX$956,357.10per set
NOK 519,572.70per set
SEK 493,042.50per set
DKK 327,506.70per set
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About the Item

An important pair of George III gilt wood armchairs attributed to John Linnell, the oval backs with elaborate ribbon carved crests over ribbon bound reeded frames, the open padded arms with scroll carved handholds with longleaf carved tops, the generously proportioned seat rails and cabriole legs also having ribbon bound reed carving, all in richly burnished water gilding. Chairs of similar form were commissioned from John Linnell and several drawings survive, although these chairs are unique in their overall treatment. Similar arms can be found on other known chairs by Linnell and the bound reed motif is reminiscent of the earlier suite commissioned Osterley Park, that example with heavier treatment on larger framed chairs using acanthus, rather than the more neoclassical ribbon, as binding. Another example similar to the above was made for the Duke of Northumberland for Alnwick Castle. Sketches in the Victoria and Albert Museum also show similar motifs. Now upholstered in Suzanne Tucker Home "Irene" cut velvet.
  • Attributed to:
    John Linnell (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Adam Style (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1775
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. good antique condition, re-gilt, recently upholstered.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YEWTR000018911stDibs: LU798344731432

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