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Yew Tree House
PO box 5119
Greenwich, CT 06831 , United States
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212.249.6612
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Pair of Early 18th Century Carved Oak Newel Post Figures
$ 14,900
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Description
?Rare pair of carved oak newel post figures probably depicting Sir Robert and Lady Brown, circa 1735, removed from the ballroom staircase of Wiggenhall St. Mary, Norfolk. Sir Robert was granted a baronetcy by George II, for whom he served as paymaster and as an agent in Venice. He depicted with a page boy haircut and wearing a lace collar Rare pair of carved oak newel post figures probably depicting Sir Robert and Lady Brown, circa 1735, depicted with a page boy haircut and wearing a lace collar and holding a staff, she wearing a waisted vest over a laced collared dress and with arms lacking, both having flattened heads where handrail stood, both with great color and surface. Provenance: removed from the ballroom staircase of Wiggenhall St. Mary, Norfolk. Sir Robert was granted a baronetcy by George II, for whom he served as paymaster and as an agent in Venice.
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More Information
Period: 18th Century Materials: Oak. Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1735 Styles / Movements: Other Dealer Reference #: ktjfjtmrkotd Incollect Reference #: 258184 -
Dimensions
W. 13 in; H. 34 in; D. 6 in; W. 33.02 cm; H. 86.36 cm; D. 15.24 cm;
Message from Seller:
Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.
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