A pair of George III parcel-gilt cream-painted side chairs circa 1790, the design attributed to James Wyatt

with caned seats

Supplied to William, 3rd Viscount Courtenay, later 9th Earl of Devon (1768-1835) and thence by descent.

Inventory 1803, probably one of the `white painted and gilt chairs' recorded in the Middle Drawing Room
Inventory 1835, recorded in the Print Room
Inventory 1880, probably one of the `four white and gold chairs without arms' recorded in the Music Room

Both of these chairs have paint and gilt loss all-over. One chair has a broken and repaired leg. There is some old worm damage. The upholstery is worn and will need to be replaced.
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