The subtle beauty of these tables resides in their exceptional timber and the fine quality tulipwood inlay
This furniture has been attributed to Thomas Chippendale the Younger by Lucy Wood (see Furniture History 2011
English circa 1770 Ht
painted and gilded convex girandole crested with a carved eagle
and have a fascinating history
Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair white painted The subtle beauty of theseMahogany open armchair of generous proportions, attributed to John Cobb and or the St. Martins Lane Syndicate. With upholstered seat and back, the back having an unusual bombe shape with padded arms and carved show wood supports, the seat supported by four carved cabriole legs. Circa 1755. Similar examples, Lot 189, Christies NY, 12 15 15, Christies London, 11 29 01, Lot 90, Christies London, 4 19 01, Lot 60) show related traits to this example. Ht.