A set of three Chinese Export padouk chairs, circa 1735, after a design by Giles Grendey, each pierced and shaped back with an acanthus and shell carved top rail and a central vase splat, above a leather inset seat, on shell carved cabriole legs and claw on ball feet at the front, each 101cm high, 57cm wide, 56cm deep These chairs represent a fascinating early example of hardwood furniture of Cantonese manufacture made to an English design. As Carl Crossman explains in his The China Trade, this furniture may have been made to special order, perhaps for a member of the British East India Company posted in China or on Macao, another company outpost. The fact that furniture of this type and early date is a rarity, is supported by the Company's ledgers which only lists a few dozen pieces per year during the 1720's and 1730's. The current chairs also very likely formed part of a larger set. Other side chairs of this model have previously been sold: Christie's, New York, 21 October 1999, lot 174 (a single, $32,200); Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, 4 April 1970, lot 149 (a single). In more recent times, a closely related single armchair was sold Christie’s New York, Two Distinguished American Collections, 4-5th March 2014, lot 520 (20,000). Other similar examples are illustrated in C.L. Crossman, op.cit., Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1991, pp. 231 and 233, pl. 83-85. The chair pattern directly copies an English prototype of the same date which can be attributed to the workshop of cabinet-maker Giles Grendey. A walnut armchair related to this design from the Percival Griffiths Collection, is illustrated in R.W. Symonds, English Furniture From Charles II to George II, 1929, p.149, fig. 95, later sold from the collection of Frank Crozer Knowles, Christie's New York, 22 October 1988, lot 243 ($220,000). For further related examples of Chinese Export chairs made to English designs and a discussion thereof, including a set of chairs made for Matthew Decker, a Director of the East India Company (1713-1743), see Adam Bowett, Early Georgian Furniture 1715-1740, Antique Collectors Club, 2009, pages 47-50. Please note: These chairs possibly incorporate Huang huali (wood).
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A George II mahogany chair back settee, circa 1755, the pierced and shaped twin splat back flanked by acanthus carved arms, above a tapering rectangular inset seat, on tapering cabriole legs and pad feet at the front, 98cm high, 142cm wide, 72cm deep Provenance: Purchased from John Keil, London, 18th September 1979. A copy of the original purchase receipt is available with this lot.
A George III mahogany stool or window seat, circa 1770, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the padded and upholstered seat flanked by scroll arm rests, on blind fretwork square section legs, joined by a pierced H-shaped stretcher, 60cm high 95cm wide, 54cm deep Provenance: Purchased from Paul Smith, Ludlow, 31st July 1982.A copy of the original purchase receipt is available with this lot.
A pair of oak armchairs, 17th century style, late 19th/early 20th century, incorporating some earlier elements, each shaped top rail centred by a ‘Green Man’ mask, above the foliate carved and inlaid back, flanked by downswept open arms, above the solid panelled seat, on turned and square sectional legs, joined by a peripheral stretchers, each 113cm high, 59cm wide, 43cm deep For a closely related design of chair with inlay of coloured woods see Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture: The British Tradition, Antique Collectors Club, 1979, page 249, figure 3:42.
A carved oak settle, circa 1750 and later carved, decorated with foliate, floral and shell motifs throughout, the triple panel back above a loose seat cushion, flanked by downswept open arms, on turned and square section legs, joined by peripheral stretchers, 110cm high, 183cm wide, 66cm deep For a similar but less elaborately carved settle see Christie’s, South Kensington, Interiors - Masters & Makers, 19th June 2012, lot 27.
A Charles II oak side chair, circa 1660, of Derbyshire type, the panelled rectangular back incorporating scrolling strapwork motifs and with foliate branches and rosettes, above the solid seat, on turned and square section legs and stretchers, 94.5cm high, 49cm wide, 41cm deep, together with a William and Mary oak side chair, circa 1690 with some later carving, the floral and foliate carved top rail and single panel back, above the solid panelled seat, on turned and square section legs, joined by square section stretchers, 112cm high, 51cm wide, 42cm deep For similar examples of side chairs from the North of England see Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture: The British Tradition, Antique Collectors Club, 1979, page 484 & 485.
A pair of George III mahogany chairs, circa 1780, each shaped and pierced ‘ladder’ back above a tapering rectangular padded and upholstered seat, on moulded square section legs, joined by an H-shaped stretcher, each 98cm high, 57cm wide, 56cm deep Provenance: Purchased from Paul Smith, Ludlow, 1st September 1975.A copy of the original receipt is available with this lot.
A George III mahogany dressing mirror, circa 1780, with boxwood stringing throughout, the rectangular swing plate above the serpentine fronted base comprising of three short drawers, on ogee bracket feet, 72cm high, 52cm wide, 26cm deep, together with a Regency mahogany corner wash stand, circa 1815, strung with boxwood throughout, 114cm high, 68cm wide, 43cm deep, and an Edwardian mahogany X-frame window seat, circa 1905, strung with boxwood throughout, 65cm high, 67cm wide, 38cm deep Please note: The illustrated spider leg table is not included with this lot.
A Charles II carved walnut armchair, circa 1680, the shaped back with central carved panel, surmounted by carved acanthus scrolls and flanked by acanthus carved uprights, the caned seat with a loose cushion, flanked by shaped arms with acanthus terminals, on moulded cabriole legs with scroll carved stretchers, 123cm high, 72cm wide, 73cm deep Provenance: Purchased from J. & A. Clegg, Ludlow, 31st December 1990.A copy of the original receipt is available with this lot.
A set of three George II mahogany chairs, circa 1750, each rectangular and pierced back with central vase shaped splat, above a padded leather inset seat, on moulded square section legs joined by an H-shaped stretcher, each 96cm high, 54cm wide, 49cm deep, together with a similar George II mahogany armchair, circa 1750, the shaped rectangular back with a pierced tapering central splat, flanked by shaped open scroll arms, above a padded needlework inset seat, on moulded square section legs joined by an H-shaped stretcher, 94cm high, 57cm wide, 52cm deep
A George II walnut Gainsborough armchair, circa 1740, the rectangular padded and upholstered back and seat, flanked by acanthus carved open arms, on acanthus and scroll carved cabriole legs, terminating in claw on ball feet, 100cm high, 75cm wide, 78cm deep Provenance: Purchased from Hampshire's of Dorking, 3rd June 1983. A copy of the original purchase receipt is available with this lot. Please note: This chair possibly incorporates later elements or has been adapted.
A George III mahogany armchair, circa 1770, the padded and upholstered rectangular back and seat flanked by downswept open arms, on square section legs joined by an H-shaped stretcher, 97.5cm high, 69cm wide, 73cm deep Provenance: Purchased from Paul Smith, Ludlow, 1st October 1983.A copy of the original purchase receipt is available with this lot.
A George III chestnut sofa, circa 1790, with brass studded detail to upholstery throughout, the padded and upholstered rectangular back and downswept arms above a loose cushion seat, on square section tapering legs, terminating in brass caps and castors, with stretchers at each end, 92cm high, 186cm wide, 74cm deep Provenance: This lot was possibly purchased from Paul Smith, Ludlow, 26th June 1981.A copy of the original purchase receipt is available with this lot.
A Victorian painted nursing chair with later painted white and re-gilded, with upholstered crest rail and circular seat, three fluted and tapering spindles to the back with a Wedgwood style blue Jasperware oval plaque, above the centre spindle, on turned and fluted front legs and ceramic castors
A 19th century elm wingback Windsor elbow chair, or unusual proportions, saddle seat, shallow ring turned spreading legs, H-stretcher, 114cm high Condition Report: Hello, this lot is in good condition. No signs of woodworm. General scuffs and scratches. Repairs to the back. The seat is 46cm high. Please see additional photographs attached thank you.
A Hepplewhite design mahogany chair-back sofa, Prince of Wales feather splats, downswept arms, drop in seat, tapered square legs, spade feet, 99cm wide Condition Report: This lot is in good condition, with fair stability. Signs of woodworm(not live), signs of restoration to the back rest area. Please see additional photographs attached thank you.
Munro (Innes). A Narrative of the Military Operations on the Coromandel Coast, against the Combined Forces of the French, Dutch, and Hyder Ally Cawn, from the Year 1780 to the Peace in 1784, 1st edition, for the author, by T. Bensley, 1789, half-title with engraved vignette, 8 engraved folding battle plans with tissue-guards (of 9: lacking the plan of the Battle of Sholangur at p. 246), engraved folding view of Port Louis, Mauritius, engraved bookplate of William Constable, contmeporary tree calf gilt, partial superficial cracking to front joint, 4to (27.1 x 20.4 cm) (Qty: 1)ESTC T106034. Uncommon; the engraved battle plans are executed with unusual skill and detail. Provenance: William Constable FRS (1721-1791), collector, who built a substantial cabinet of curiosities at the family seat of Burton Constable, near Hull.
Manuscript map. Pianta e Propetto occidentale di Corfu, fatto di comando..., Francesco Grimani Proveditor General da Mar con Autorita di Capitan General da Giuest Emilio Alberghetti, 1705, pen, ink and watercolour plan of the fortifications of Corfu with a watercolour panorama of the town and harbour set at right angles in the vertical border, appears to have a thin layer of varnish over the image, some surface creasing and water staining, some marginal closed tears and fraying, 425 x 675 mm (Qty: 1)The Provveditore Generale da Mar was the supreme commander of the Venetian fleet in peacetime. In wartime, he was replaced by the Capitano Generale da Mar, with more ample powers. The office usually had a tenure of three years, but in wartime, the nomination of a new Capitano Generale da Mar was usually accompanied also by the election of a new Provveditore Generale. From the first half of the 16th century, he also appears as the governor of the Venetian Ionian Islands. Eventually this appointment became regularized, as the Provveditore Generale del Levante; with his seat at Corfu, the Provveditore Generale da Mar was the senior civil and military governor of the Ionian Islands in peacetime. The office was abolished after the fall of the Republic of Venice and the start of French rule in the Ionian Islands in June 1797
A pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs, in the manner of Gillows, early 19 th century, each with a reeded and C-scroll panel back centred by an oval armorial of a Wyvern holding a coronet against a turquoise and gilt dotted ground over a close studded green leather seat and raised on ring turned tapering front legs and out swept back legs, seat depth 38cm, 80cm high (2)
A Regency fiddle back mahogany combined library armchair and metamorphic steps, after a design by Morgan and Sanders, early 19 th century, the grooved curved bar back and splat above a green leather seat and between grooved scroll arms hinged to form four green leather tread library steps and raised on reeded sabre legs and brass castors seat depth 50cm, 90cm high Footnote This armchair is based on a design in Ackermann's 1811 'Repository of Art where it is described as 'the best and handsomest article ever invented, where two complete pieces of furniture are combined in one- an elegant and truly comfortable armchair and a set of library steps.' See Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840 published by The Furniture History Society, 1986 Edited by Geoffrey Beard and Christopher Gilbert, pg 626-7 where Morgan and Sanders are listed at 16 and 17 Catherine Street, Strand, London as cabinet makers and upholsterers (1801-20). The Dictionary notes that 'The Metamorphic Library Chair which performed equally as a set of library steps or as an armchair was featured in Ackermann's Repository in July 1811'
A George I style walnut and inlaid double chair back settee, 19 th century, the splats inlaid with a boxwood foliate design above a later upholstered blue Dralon seat and raised on three scroll carved cabriole front legs and pad feet and three tapering back legs, out curved open arms, seat depth 46cm, 101cm high Provenance: Ex Coton Hall
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