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    Sale 9140

    OAK, COUNTRY FURNITURE, FOLK ART, WORKS OF ART AND SCULPTURE

    London, South Kensington

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    27 June 2001

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    • AN ELM AND ASH HIGHBACKED OPEN
    Lot 39

    AN ELM AND ASH HIGHBACKED OPEN ARMCHAIR, LOWLAND SCOTLAND, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 881

    Estimate

    GBP 800 - GBP 1,200

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    AN ELM AND ASH HIGHBACKED OPEN ARMCHAIR, LOWLAND SCOTLAND, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
    with an eared toprail, the pierced splat and shaped scrolled arms on turned supports, the right arm with a hinged shelf, the solid seat and square tapering legs joined by stretchers (seat probably replaced)
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    Lot Essay

    The recessed seat and in particular the shelf attached to the arm are both features pointing to a Scottish origin.

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    No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
    This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges.


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