Lot 87
87
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY OF TITLE
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SETTEE, the rectangular pierced back with fluted diamond-shaped supports centred by flowerheads, the padded seat covered in pale striped cut velvet and on square tapering legs joined by a later central pine stretcher, extensive repairs to the back

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SETTEE, the rectangular pierced back with fluted diamond-shaped supports centred by flowerheads, the padded seat covered in pale striped cut velvet and on square tapering legs joined by a later central pine stretcher, extensive repairs to the back
59½in. (151cm.) wide
Provenance
The Duchess of Albany (d.1922), Claremont House, Esher, Surrey

Lot Essay

Princess Helen Frederica Augusta of Waldeck and Pyrmont was the wife of Prince Leopold (d.1884), youngest son of Queen Victoria. She lived at Claremont from 1882-1922. She was the mother of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone (d.1981). A number of pieces which had passed to Princess Alice from her mother were sold in these Rooms, 16 July 1981.

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