Sale 18CN03 | Lot 395

George II Walnut Open Armchair by Giles Grendey

Catalogue: English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters / Russian Works of Art
George II Walnut Open Armchair in the manner of Giles Grendey

Lot Details

Lot 395
George II Walnut Open Armchair by Giles Grendey
Circa 1745
The padded rectangular backrest above an overupholstered seat flanked by padded armrests with flowerhead-carved terminals on acanthus-carved supports, raised on cabriole legs headed by acanthus leaves and ending in claw-and-ball feet, on recessed casters. Height 39 inches (99 cm), width 27 1/2 inches (69.8 cm), depth 21 inches (53.3 cm).
Provenance:
Vernay & Jussel, New York.

Cf. a pair of similar armchairs, sold, Christie's, London, Rooms as Portraits: Michael S. Smith, Eaton Square, London, September 12, 2018, lot 131.


C Estate of Marianne Schaller

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold for $4,062 (includes buyer's premium)

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Additional Notes & Condition Report

Very good condition, front feet with later casters, back feet lacking casters, old marks and scratches; unable to remove underside upholstery to look for journeyman's stamp.


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Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold for $4,062 (includes buyer's premium)

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English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters / Russian Works of Art

Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 10am EDT
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