A George II carved mahogany Gainsborough armchair, circa 1750, in the manner of Matthias Lock

upholstered with associated European 18th century (and later) gros and petit point pictorial and scrollwork needlework, on cabriole legs with concealed brass and leather castors

Christie's London, The English Collector: 500 years of Decorative Arts, 23 May 2013, lot 194.

Overall in good restored condition. Repaired break to one scrolled foot and both rear legs. The ear to one back leg replaced. With later baton supports to the seat rail. Needlework with areas of later repairs. visible cuts and joints, especially to the seats. Minor old marks and scratches consistent with age.
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Matthias Lock (1705 - 1765), of Castle Street, Long Acre, London, is considered to be the first Englishman to publish designs in the fully developed rococo style. The legs of the present chair display Lock's elaborate use of the French rococo motifs, indeed the toe relates directly to a chair attributed to Lock in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. (W.1-1973)