Furniture & Works of Art - 8th July 2014
Lot 277
A set of six George I walnut side chairs
Estimate £3,000 - £4,000
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Description
A set of six George I walnut side chairs, each with a scroll carved and moulded back with later damask upholstery, originally caned, the shaped friezes centred a carved shell on leaf capped cabriole legs and Braganza type feet, each with a paper label to the seat rail inscribed 'MATTHEW EDWARD GORGES 10/8/909'. (6)
Provenance: purchased from Christie's in the 1990's.