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Set of Four George III Style Giltwood Armchairs

Offered by: David Neligan Antiques

Description
Regilded in burnished gold leaf. Each with oval backs with a carved beaded frame, carved arms with scroll hand hold, leaf carved seat rail with paterae, raised on circular tapered fluted legs. Beautifully upholstered in creme colored leather. From the estate of Martin Trust. Known for; Father of the apparel industry in Sri Lanka. These chairs are from a set of six sold by Christies in London 18th of November 1982, the property of Mrs.I.D Darnton. Iris Dorie Darnton of Sissinghurst Court in Kent who was a famous ornithologist who has a bird species named after her.

Dimensions:
Height: 37.75 in (95.89 cm)
Width: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)
Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
Seat Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)

Sold As: Set of 4

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	739355

Message from Seller:

David Neligan Antiques, located in Essex, Massachusetts, offers a large inventory of period English and Continental furniture and decorative arts. With over 35 years of experience and a background in both appraisal and auctioneering, David is a trusted expert in the field; contact him at 978.768.3910 or via email at david@davidneliganantiques.com.