Lot 158
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A PAIR OF GEORGE I WALNUT SMALL SOFAS
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A PAIR OF GEORGE I WALNUT SMALL SOFAS

CIRCA 1725

Details
A PAIR OF GEORGE I WALNUT SMALL SOFAS
CIRCA 1725
Each covered in pale green chenille, the rectangular padded back above a squab cushion, with outcurved arms, on shaped cabriole legs headed by bell-flowers and hoof feet, with printed paper label 'Early 18th Century / English Furniture / Kent Gallery Ltd. / 44 Conduit Street / London W.1', with batten-carrying holes, replacements to ears
35½ in. (90 cm.) high; 44½ in. (113 cm.) wide
Provenance
With The Kent Gallery, Conduit Street, London, in the early 20th century.

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Lot Essay

The paper label to each of these small sofas relates to The Kent Gallery Ltd. which was established circa 1920 by founder Lionel Harris (1862-1943) whose early career was split between Madrid and London. He went on to establish various premises in London including The Spanish Art Gallery Ltd. at 50 Conduit Street, and the Kent Gallery Ltd. at number 44. The firm dealt in important Spanish art together with significant 15th and 16th century religious sculptures, fine carpets and textiles and important furniture. They had various high profile clients including members of the Spanish royal family and the Victoria & Albert Museum.

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