LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Details
AN ANGLO-INDIAN POLYCHROME-DECORATED CARVED IVORY FOOTSTOOL
Late 18th/early 19th Century
The rectangular inset split-caned seat over-upholstered in blue velvet faded to brown, with a purple and gold silk border, the frame decorated with stylised foliage, the frieze with alternating red and blue flowers, on octagonal tapering legs with lion-paw feet, one inside octagonal section of one leg replaced, some losses and overall cracking
16½in. (42cm.) wide; 9in. (23cm.) high; 14in. (36cm.) deep
Late 18th/early 19th Century
The rectangular inset split-caned seat over-upholstered in blue velvet faded to brown, with a purple and gold silk border, the frame decorated with stylised foliage, the frieze with alternating red and blue flowers, on octagonal tapering legs with lion-paw feet, one inside octagonal section of one leg replaced, some losses and overall cracking
16½in. (42cm.) wide; 9in. (23cm.) high; 14in. (36cm.) deep
Provenance
By tradition Tipu Sultan (1750-1799), ruler of Mysore (see article by Dr. Amin Jaffer)
Acquired in India by George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
Thence by descent at Kedleston
Acquired in India by George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
Thence by descent at Kedleston