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CIRCA 1740-50
Details
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY SOFA
CIRCA 1740-50
The rectangular back and padded seat covered in 19th century gros-point and petit-point needlework depicting courting figures in foliate cartouches, the arm rests terminating in carved lion's masks, on acanthus-carved cabriole legs and claw-and-ball feet with recessed caps and castors, re-railed, the back left leg replaced
40 ½ in. (103 cm.) high; 55 in. (139.5 cm.) wide; 25 ¾ in. (65.5 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1740-50
The rectangular back and padded seat covered in 19th century gros-point and petit-point needlework depicting courting figures in foliate cartouches, the arm rests terminating in carved lion's masks, on acanthus-carved cabriole legs and claw-and-ball feet with recessed caps and castors, re-railed, the back left leg replaced
40 ½ in. (103 cm.) high; 55 in. (139.5 cm.) wide; 25 ¾ in. (65.5 cm.) deep
Provenance
The collection of Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. Michael Buller, Eaton Place, London, 1938.
With Richard Courtney Ltd., London, 1995.
With Richard Courtney Ltd., London, 1995.
Literature
'Collecting and Assembling', Country Life, 3 December 1938, pg. 568 (illustrated on the half landing).
Special notice
Following the auction, this lot will be stored at Crozier Park Royal and will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day after the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 I Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com.
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