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Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey
About the Item
An exceptionally, rare 18th century, upholstered wing armchair with a scalloped back from Notley Priory & the collection of Vivien Leigh & Laurence Oliver by descent
- Acquired with a rare, shell back wing armchair from the Estate of Vivien Leigh’s daughter
- The striking, scallop shaped back and wings suggest that this was chair was made as a useable, statement piece for an entrance hall or another room in a large, draughty country house. It is really comfortable and cozy to sit in, enveloping and protecting the sitter from draughts.
- The chair was acquired by Leigh & Olivier, along with another wing armchair of rare shell back form for its rare transitional design; the striking shaped back and wings, straight legs and stretcher are a Georgian feature and the ‘c’ scroll legs derive from the late 17th century.
- Leigh & Olivier were one of Hollywood's most charismatic, power couples. These chairs represent a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of history from the golden age of movie making having been used by the couple and countless stars, politicians, royalty and socialites who they entertained.
- Acquired for the drawing room at Notley Abbey.
- Reference: The Vivien Leigh Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, THM/433/5/1).
- Re-upholstered in a two-tone, sage green Rubelli silk damask, similar to the original, trimmed with handmade and dyed passmenterie to match
Measures: Back height 139 cm., 54 ½ inches
Seat height 51cm., 20 inches
Width 83cm., 32½ inches
Depth 62cm., 24½ inches.
- Dimensions:Height: 54.73 in (139 cm)Width: 32.68 in (83 cm)Depth: 24.41 in (62 cm)Seat Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)
- Style:William and Mary (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Walnut,Joinery
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1700
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered Small old losses, old bruises & scratches.
- Seller Location:BUNGAY, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3867320143182
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