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A George II Mahogany Hall Bench, Circa 1740

Auction Closed

January 31, 05:43 PM GMT

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A George II Mahogany Hall Bench, Circa 1740


height 35 in.; width 70 3/4 in.; depth 24 1/4 in.

89 cm; 180 cm; 61.5 cm

Please note that this bench has been reduced in width and the height of the back subsequently reduced to accommodate this change. It is possible that this bench formed part of a larger group, almost certainly supplied to Thomas Foley, 2nd Baron Foley (d. 1766) for the Entrance Hall at Witley Court, Worcestershire. A pair likely from this commission were most recently sold, Christie's New York, 7 June 2013, lot 129.

Sotheby's New York, 4-5 April 2007, lot 62

Bonhams New York, 21 September 2011, lot 8147