An Early George III Carved Mahogany Library Armchair in the manner of Wright and Elwick, Circa 1760

Collection of Benjamin and Leila Riegel, Sotheby's New York, 20 April 2001, lot 457;

Private Collection, Beverly Hills, California, acquired through Michael S. Smith;

Christie's New York, 27 March 2024, lot 117.

The design of the carving is similar to that found on armchairs supplied in the 1750s by the Wakefield firm of Wright & Elwick to the 2nd Marquess of Rockingham at Wentworth Woodhouse, Yorkshire and the 5th Duke of Bolton at Hackwood Park, Hampshire.