GEORGE MONTAGUE ELLWOOD | SET OF TEN DINING CHAIRS

Auction Closed

October 7, 07:54 PM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property of a Noblewoman

GEORGE MONTAGUE ELLWOOD

SET OF TEN DINING CHAIRS

circa 1900

comprising two armchairs and eight side chairs

produced by J.S. Henry, London

oak, brass and pewter inlay, vinyl upholstery

armchairs: 50½ x 22¼ x 19½ in. (128.2 x 56.5 x 49.5 cm) each

chairs: 49½ x 18 x 18 in. (125.7 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm) each

Florian Papp, New York

Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1995

“Recent English Models for Bedroom Furniture by J. S. Henry,” The Craftsman, vol. 4, June 1903, p. 206 (for a related model)

Pauline Agius, British Furniture, 1880-1915, Woodbridge, United Kingdom, 1978, pp. 115, 133 (for related models)