THE RONALD A. LEE CHAIR, The chair: English, circa 1755
The needlework: French, circa 1750
Height: 32 in; 81 cm
Height of seat: 17 1/2 in; 44.5 cm
Width: 29 in; 73.5 cm ( across the arms )
Depth: 26 in; 66 cm
Height of seat: 17 1/2 in; 44.5 cm
Width: 29 in; 73.5 cm ( across the arms )
Depth: 26 in; 66 cm
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This exceptional and well-carved chair has acquired an outstanding patination. The carving reflects the style of the period between 1745 and 1765, with a mixture of Gothic and Chinese ornamentation.
This exceptional and well-carved chair has acquired an outstanding patination. The carving reflects the style of the period between 1745 and 1765, with a mixture of Gothic and Chinese ornamentation.
Provenance
Private collection of Ronald A. Lee, The Manor House, Byfleet, England;
Private collection, New York, USA.
Literature
Illustrated:
Sotheby's, 'The Ronald A. Lee Collection', sale catalogue, London, 28 November 2001, pp. 124-5. lot 195.
