A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIRS

POSSIBLY BY GILLOWS, CIRCA 1775

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIRS
Possibly by Gillows, Circa 1775
Each with a shield-shape back centered by a stylized plume and drapery, the bowed padded seat upholstered in green velvet on square tapering legs headed by paterae and with spade feet, each with a printed dealer's label Phillips of Hitchin (Antiques) LTD., three arms restored (2)

Provenance

Purchased from Phillips of Hitchen (Antiques) Ltd., Hertsfordshire, 8 July 1966 (900).

Lot Essay

The design of these chairbacks and legs relate to drawings executed by Gillow in the late 1780's. A drawing dated 1788, reproduced here, features a similar plumed and ribbon-swagged back. The legs headed by paterae appear in a number of other chair designs by this firm (see L. Boynton, ed., Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800, Hertfordshire, 1995).

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