Sale 6760
London
|
6 March 2003
Price realised
GBP 5,378
Estimate
A GEORGE III POLYCHROME-DECORATED SATINWOOD OPEN ARMCHAIR The shield-shaped back with pierced splat decorated with flowers, the downswept outcurved arms above a caned seat and loose squab cushion covered in buttoned green foliate silk damask, on square tapering legs painted with ivy leaves, on block feet, stamped twice 'I.P', restored breaks to both arms, the seat rails with batten carrying-holes
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