Sale 3280
London, South Kensington
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6 December 2011
Price realised
GBP 875
Estimate
A WALNUT LIBRARY ARMCHAIR AFTER A GEORGE II DESIGN BY GILES GRENDEY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Recently re-upholstered in pale green floral patterned fabric
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This chair is modelled on the celebrated Gunton Park suite by Giles Grendey (1693-1780), one of which is illustrated in C. Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840, London, 1996, p.243.
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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