Furniture & Works of Art - 7th October 2014

Lot 117

A set of six George I walnut side chairs

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £3200

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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.