Furniture, Works of Art, Arms & Armour - 6th April 2016

Lot 37

A mid 18th century cherry and elm Windsor armchair attributed to John Pitt

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000

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Description

A mid 18th century cherry and elm Windsor armchair attributed to John Pitt, the comb back above a solid vase shape splat, with concave arm supports above a solid seat, on cabriole front legs and pad feet, with turned stretchers.

See Regional Furniture, The Journal of the Regional Furniture Society, vol. XIX, 2005, pp. 20-32 for a similar example, see also a similar cherry armchair attributed to John Pitt sold in these rooms 4th September 2007, lot 141.