6th Feb, 2024 10:00

Fine Art & Antiques including Marine Paintings

 
Lot 414
 


Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair
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An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair

An18th century Turin black neat's leather sedan chair circa 1750, the domed top above a gilt carved cornice, with sliding side glazed windows, with a later red damask lined interior, the chair: 80cm wide, 91cm deep, 163cm high

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One of the earliest surviving sedan chairs in the UK, this example was probably imported to the UK in the 19th Century, purchased by Robert Holland-Martin (1872-1944) from Robinson & Fisher of South Kensington in 1937 and displayed for many years at the Overbury Museum, in the Cotswolds

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An18th century Turin black neat's leather sedan chair circa 1750, the domed top above a gilt carved cornice, with sliding side glazed windows, with a later red damask lined interior, the chair: 80cm wide, 91cm deep, 163cm high

One of the earliest surviving sedan chairs in the UK, this example was probably imported to the UK in the 19th Century, purchased by Robert Holland-Martin (1872-1944) from Robinson & Fisher of South Kensington in 1937 and displayed for many years at the Overbury Museum, in the Cotswolds

Overall in fair to good condition with wear and scuffs,scratches commensurate with age and use. two glass panels replaced with plate glass. One glass panel handmade glass. Two corner mouldings missing to cornice. Poles later. leather cracked and pierced in places as pictured. Fading and wear to fabric lined interior. no woodworm visible. later seat panel.

Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair Lot 414 - An 18th century Turin black neat's leather chair

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Auction: Fine Art & Antiques including Marine Paintings, 6th Feb, 2024

Chorley's Quarterly sale of Fine Art & Antiques features a collection of Marine Paintings spanning the 18th to the 20th century.

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