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24 - A GEORGE I WALNUT AND NEEDLEWORK WING ARMCHAIR
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Estimation
£6,000 - 10,000 (€7,100 - 12,000)Sale fees
A GEORGE I WALNUT AND NEEDLEWORK WING ARMCHAIR CIRCA 1720 114cm high, 70cm wide, 80.5cm deep Provenance: An Important Private Collection A closely related wing armchair sold in these rooms 30th May 2022, Lot 306, £17,780 (including buyers premium) Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. The frame, solid and stable overall with minimal movement to the arms and frame. Both back legs with neat historic dowel repairs near the pad feet. Some neat ear replacements. Some evidence of old worm. The underside of the frame with four later corner brackets. The underside of the feet with relatively new sliders in place where old castors previously would have sat. Dreweatts is unable to comment on the condition and originality of elements of the frame underneath the upholstery. The needlework upholstery generally remains in good, clean condition with bright colours retained throughout. Some thinning, old stitched repairs, discolouration and wear. Some small areas of fraying and loose threads. Some small holes and tears. The sides and back with later covering. Please see all additional images accessible through the link in this report - they are a vital part of this report.
Auction details
Fine Furniture, Works of Art & Decorations at Benham Park - Day 1Auction house
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