Lot Essay
Please see note on lot 49.
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CIRCA 1725
Details
A SET OF GEORGE I WALNUT SEAT FURNITURE
CIRCA 1725
The tall padded backs and seats upholstered in pink silk damask on turned, tapering front legs with pad feet; together with a matching stool with wool-work seat, possibly constructed from four chair legs, later rails, all with some repair and restoration, the chairs later sprung
42 ½ in. (108 cm.) high; 22 ¼ in. (57 cm.) wide; 26 in. (66 cm.) deep
Please note that 100% of the hammer proceeds from this auction will be paid to the Sandys Trust, registered charity number: 1168357, with the exception of limited deductions towards sale costs across the auction which cannot be accurately calculated at this time, capped at a total of £10,000.
CIRCA 1725
The tall padded backs and seats upholstered in pink silk damask on turned, tapering front legs with pad feet; together with a matching stool with wool-work seat, possibly constructed from four chair legs, later rails, all with some repair and restoration, the chairs later sprung
42 ½ in. (108 cm.) high; 22 ¼ in. (57 cm.) wide; 26 in. (66 cm.) deep
Please note that 100% of the hammer proceeds from this auction will be paid to the Sandys Trust, registered charity number: 1168357, with the exception of limited deductions towards sale costs across the auction which cannot be accurately calculated at this time, capped at a total of £10,000.
Provenance
Almost certainly Samuel, 1st Baron Sandys (1695-1770), and by descent.
Literature
Ombersley Court Inventory, June 1963, annotated Ombersley MS, in 'The Staircase Hall', 'The Duke of Wellington Bedroom' and in 'The Adam Room'.
Sale room notice
Please note that a front leg has broken to one chair, this leg has been previously repaired and has been weakened by historic woodworm damage, this chair will be repaired following the sale at Christie’s expense.