A Rare and Important Set of Four George II Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs.
The rectangular shaped backs carved with floral patrea and flowing acanthus, above a shaped seat with a carved apron and central scallop shell, resting on cabriole legs with scallop shell knees and a french scroll foot.
Provenance, Swaines Hill Manor, Hampshire
English, Circa 1750
Height 98cm Seat height 47cm
Width 70cm
Depth 75cm
Footnote, A Settee and a single armchairs are illustrated in 18th century English Furniture, The Norman Adams Collection, page 38 & 39
Price on request
