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George II Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair

Origin

England

Period

18th Century

Materials

Carved mahogany, Marlborough legs with blind fretwork, brass castors, striped silk upholstery

Dimensions

W.	28.5 in;	H.	39.5 in;	D.	28 in;
W.	72.39 cm;	H.	100.33 cm;	D.	71.12 cm;

Seat H.	17.5 in;
Seat H.	44.45 cm;

Condition

Good. Good / wear consistent with age and use

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

A George II mahogany Gainsborough library armchair in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the rectangular padded back and seat are covered in a later pale green and gold silk striped pattern fabric, the partially padded arms and coiled acanthus handholds above down swept blind fretwork carved supports, lifted on conformingly decorated square chamfered legs on castors.

Note: Once owned by Lady Albemarle of England.

Styles / Movements

Chippendale, George II, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

Incollect Reference Number

455305