A set of six Russian Neoclassical style carved giltwood armchairs, probably after a design by Herbert Baker circa 1910

Commissioned by Sir Philip Sassoon (1888-1939), Port Lympne, Kent (the dining-room)
Sotheby's New York, May 4, 1985, lot 305

Glyn Philpot, (exhibition catalogue), National Portrait Gallery, London, 1984, p. 132, pl. 145

With scattered age and construciton cracks, abrasions and dents. One with minor old worm damage to underside; not extensive. Minor losses and abrasions to carving. Gesso with losses, minor lifting and cracks. Regilt, gilding with some losses, rubbing and surface dirt. Legs blocked. In good overall condition.
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The design of these armchairs was probably created by Sir Herbert Baker (1862-1946) for Sir Philip Sassoon (1888-1939) for his house in Kent, Port Lympne that was rebuilt by Baker at around 1910. At the time of the house's refurbishment two sets of armchairs with wing-form armrests were delivered; the present six chairs for the dining room and another six with slightly different feet and front for the library. A single chair from the library set was previously with Didier Aaron, Inc., New York, and sold Christie's New York, January 15, 2003, lot 483.