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English Pair of Chippendale Period Library/Gainsborough Chairs by Paul Saunders

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
Antique English Pair of Chippendale Period Library/Gainsborough Chairs by Paul Saunders

England c.1750.

Extremely Rare Pair of English. Finely Carved Cuban Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs. Each Chair having the most Glorious Original Surface with Outstanding Patination and Colour. Of note is the high standard of professional carving, typical of the Paul Sanders workshop.

Provenance
Collection of Graham Watson 1908 -2002 Yorkshire - one time owner of the largest silk factory in the world (Manningham Mills) ... Notable for his impressive collection of Gillows Furniture. Purchased from Lumb and Co Antiques Harrogate Yorkshire (Supplier of many Chippendale Pieces to Museums and Collectors)

Literature: See Georgian Cabinet Makers by Jourdain and Edwards.
See Suite of Furniture at Petworth House Surrey.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1750
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Chippendale, George II
Incollect Reference #:	353222

Dimensions

W.	28.5 in;	H.	41 in;	D.	30 in;
W.	72.39 cm;	H.	104.14 cm;	D.	76.2 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.