Lot Essay
Another metamorphic stool of this pattern, but with cloth-lined steps, was sold by the Hon. Caroline Wyndham, Christie's, London, 7 May 1970, lot 42.
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THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LIBRARY METAMORPHIC STOOL AND STEPS
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
With rectangular padded seat covered in horsehair lifting to reveal three steps and a platform with rising screen, on square legs joined by stretchers
21 in. (53.5 cm.) high, closed; 32 in. (81 cm.) wide; 17¾ in. (45 cm.) deep
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
With rectangular padded seat covered in horsehair lifting to reveal three steps and a platform with rising screen, on square legs joined by stretchers
21 in. (53.5 cm.) high, closed; 32 in. (81 cm.) wide; 17¾ in. (45 cm.) deep
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