Lot Essay
The same model is shown in Susan Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, London, 2008, vol. I, p.135, fig. 15. See also the Gillows drawing of 1785 published on this webpage.
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ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, LATE 18TH CENTURY
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A SET OF SIX GEORGE III SIMULATED ROSEWOOD AND GILT-DECORATED ARMCHAIRS
ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Each with a shield-shaped back, re-covered in striped horsehair fabric, one with a paper label inscribed in ink 'Burton 9978', some replacement rails and restorations, decoration apparently original (6)
ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Each with a shield-shaped back, re-covered in striped horsehair fabric, one with a paper label inscribed in ink 'Burton 9978', some replacement rails and restorations, decoration apparently original (6)
Special notice
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
Sale room notice
Please note the printed catalogue description should read A SET OF SIX GEORGE III SIMULATED ROSEWOOD AND GILT-DECORATED ARMCHAIRS, ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, LATE 18TH CENTURY. Please refer to our website for a Gillows drawing dated 1785 of this model and please note the decoration is in fact apparently original.