Lot Essay
Please see footnote to lot 6.
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CIRCA 1780-90
Details
A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD OPEN ARMCHAIRS
CIRCA 1780-90
Each square back, seat and arms covered in 18th century gros and petit-point needlework depicting agricultural scenes, with spirally-turned baluster arm-supports above tapering fluted legs and toupie feet, one chair stamped 'MB', re-gilt, batten-carrying holes
Each 37 in. (95 cm.) high; 24 in. (61 cm.) wide; 26 in. (67 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1780-90
Each square back, seat and arms covered in 18th century gros and petit-point needlework depicting agricultural scenes, with spirally-turned baluster arm-supports above tapering fluted legs and toupie feet, one chair stamped 'MB', re-gilt, batten-carrying holes
Each 37 in. (95 cm.) high; 24 in. (61 cm.) wide; 26 in. (67 cm.) deep
Provenance
Possibly supplied to Robert Godolphin Owen (1733-1792) for Brogyntyn Hall, Shropshire and by descent.
The Lords Harlech, at Brogyntyn Hall, Shropshire and then at Wood Hill House, Shropshire before being moved to Glyn Cyrwach in the 20th century and by descent.
The Contents of Glyn Cyrwarch; sold Bonhams London 29 March 2017, lot 470 (a set of seven).
The Lords Harlech, at Brogyntyn Hall, Shropshire and then at Wood Hill House, Shropshire before being moved to Glyn Cyrwach in the 20th century and by descent.
The Contents of Glyn Cyrwarch; sold Bonhams London 29 March 2017, lot 470 (a set of seven).
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Sale room notice
Please note the images are incorrectly illustrated in the printed catalogue. The condition reports relate to the correct chairs and were correctly tagged in the saleroom. For any queries please contact the department.