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PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF MORGAN AND SAUNDERS
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A REGENCY STYLE ROSEWOOD AND PARCEL-GILT METAMORPHIC OPEN ARMCHAIR
PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF MORGAN AND SAUNDERS
With Greek-key decorated concave tablet, the seat covered in imitation of blue and red trellis gros-point needlework, opening to reveal green leather-lined treads, on sabre legs, stamped 'C.O.', redecorated
PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF MORGAN AND SAUNDERS
With Greek-key decorated concave tablet, the seat covered in imitation of blue and red trellis gros-point needlework, opening to reveal green leather-lined treads, on sabre legs, stamped 'C.O.', redecorated
Provenance
This metamorphic armchair library steps relates to the design first published in Ackermann's Repository in July 1811 and captioned 'This ingenious piece of furniture is manufactured at Messrs. Morgan and Sander's, Catherine-St. Strand' (P.Agius, Ackermann's Regency Furniture and Interiors, Marlborough, 1984, p.60, pl.29). This chair was 'considered the best and the handsomest article ever yet invented, where two complete pieces of furntiure are combined in one - an elegant and truly comfortable armchair and a set of library steps.'
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis