Sale 5833
London, South Kensington
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25 November 2014
Price realised
GBP 3,500
Estimate
A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN SATINWOOD AND MARQUETRY ARMCHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1900 Inlaid with satinwood and lacewood fan medallions, the fluted legs carved with stiff-leaves and guilloche
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This classic 1788 'feather and drapery' pattern, Gillows' most distinctive mid-Georgian design, was revived by the firm at the end of the 19th century.
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
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