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A George II Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Chair

$76,171.29
£55,000
€64,692.43
CA$103,625.09
A$115,150.34
CHF 60,340
MX$1,412,113.66
NOK 769,601.54
SEK 724,012.87
DKK 482,836.76
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A mid 18th Century mahogany Gainsborough chair, of broad and low proportions, with shaped stop rail and magnificently carved arms depicting sabre toothed beasts, with carved lion masks to the robustly shaped leg, terminating in hair paw feet. The back leg of particular note, adding a sculptural stance and emphasised rake, with overall dry and gentle surface patina. Upholstered to calico covering, for further upholstery on request. Provenance; Sold at Parke Bernet, 27th of March 1943, achieving the highest price in the sale of $875, as part of the retirement sale of the great American furniture dealer, Daniel Farr. Frank Partridge, London (most likely purchased from the above) Viscount Downe, Wykeham Abbey, Scarborough, Yorskhire from the Walter P Chrysler Collection, The Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. Collection of English Furniture, Part Two, Parke-Bernet Galleries New York, 6-7 May 1960, lot 536 Sotheby’s New York, 13 December 1986, lot 20
  • Creator:
    (circle of) Thomas Gainsborough (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.56 in (103 cm)Width: 31.11 in (79 cm)Depth: 33.47 in (85 cm)Seat Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU848141476552

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