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Rare Mahogany Settee - Bench of the William Kent Period

Creator: William Kent (Attributed)
Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
England. UK c 1740.

Rare and Interesting Early Georgian Period Mahogany Hall Settee - Bench -Settle in the most unusual Sgabello Fashion copying the design of the familiar single hall chair typical of the hallways in English Grand Country Homes. Extraordinary in its shape and construction and having the most wonderful untouched surface - patina the Sgabello is a stool typical of the Italian Renaissance with the legs connected either by two boards or stretchers for support.
A most decorative piece - not seen before in our sixty years of collecting and dealing, and would be most suitable for the serious collector.

Provenance
Private Collection UK

Literature: So far our searches have not uncovered any literature about this seat - making it an even more rare article

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany.
Condition:	Excellent Country House State with the most exciting and wonderful lustrous patina.
Creation Date:	1740
Styles / Movements:	Georgian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	327772

Dimensions

W.	39.76 in;	H.	41.73 in;	D.	20.08 in;
W.	100.99 cm;	H.	105.99 cm;	D.	51 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.