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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 Ltd, established in 1960, offers a curated selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century antiques, focusing on authenticity, provenance, and rarity. Based in St James's, London, Michael Lipitch works closely with collectors, museums, and designers to source exceptional pieces, available by appointment only; contact him at michaellipitchantiques@gmail.com or +44 7730 954347.