Lot Essay
A similar set was sold Christie's London, 14 April 1988, lot 37. Another pair of this model are illustrated in L. Synge, Great English Furniture, 1991, p.238, fig.275.
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A SET OF EIGHT REGENCY GRAIN-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT ARMCHAIRS
CIRCA 1800
Each back with an oval panel painted en grisaille with the Muses and frolicking putti, now with loose cushion covered in crimson damask, on sabre legs (decoration restored) (8)
CIRCA 1800
Each back with an oval panel painted en grisaille with the Muses and frolicking putti, now with loose cushion covered in crimson damask, on sabre legs (decoration restored) (8)
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