Lot 52
  • 52

A set of four George II mahogany chairs circa 1755

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

covered in a patterned silk fabric probably supplied by John Francis Bentley, re-railed

Provenance

Thomas Stapleton (d. 1821) for Carlton Hall and thence by descent.

Literature

Possibly Catalogue of All the Furniture and Effects in Carlton Hall Selby, 1854, p.38, listed in 'The Alcove Bed Room [sic] leading from the Dressing Room - 4 chairs carved feet lion claws & stuff'd seats to match the dessing room furniture of chints covers'

Condition

Good general condition. All have been significantly re-railed. Some old worm damage to secondary timbers. Upholstery worn and torn in places.
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