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ANTIQUE PAIR OF WILLIAM KENT EMPIRE GREEN & GOLD GILT SWAN CARVED SIDE CHAIRs

$4,060.43per set
£2,950per set
€3,457.88per set
CA$5,543.25per set
A$6,166.64per set
CHF 3,232.63per set
MX$75,354.89per set
NOK 41,163.54per set
SEK 38,749.77per set
DKK 25,811.73per set
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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of circa 1880-1900 hand carved side chairs depicting swans, hand painted in green with gold gilt detailing after William Kent 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 decorative and well made pair of side chairs, they just scream English fine, made in the style of William Kent as mentioned, these wouldn't look out of place in a French Palace, they are expertly executed, the paint has aged wonderfully and has a magnificent patina We have cleaned waxed and polished them, they will have normal age and use related patina marks here and there, the rattan is tight on one of the chairs, the other is slack and sagging Dimensions: Height 92.5cm Width 45cm Depth 47cm 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:
    William Kent (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.42 in (92.5 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823339767572

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