A George I giltwood and upholstered side chair attributed to James Moore, circa 1720

with outswept rear legs, restorations, also illustrated on page 6.

Acquired from Christopher Gibbs

Good overall condition, the mustard velvet upholstery is a bit worn and there is wear and losses to the gilt-gesso. The rear legs have been slightly built up. The re-enforcing brackets to the underside of the seat are detached and loose.
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The present lot closely relates to a pair of giltwood armchairs supplied by James Moore for Simon, 1st Viscount Harcourt, for his London home, Harcourt House on Cavendish Square, sold, Sotheby's London, 23rd November 2005, lot 30.