George II Mahogany Gainsborough Chair

18th century

Sold by Mark Jones Antiques

Description

A George II upholstered mahogany Gainsborough armchair, in the manner of Paul Saunders, London, circa 1755.

Paul Saunders (1722-1771) was a leading cabinet maker in London in the 1750s and 1760s, based in Soho Square and later at 59 Greek Street, and received a number of important commissions from notable patrons.

A very similar chair supplied to Robert Darcy, 4th Earl of Holderness, Hornby Castle, Yorkshire or Holderness House, London, was sold Christie’s, New York, 30th November 2012, $16,250.

Provenance: Private Collection, Yorkshire.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

70cm (27.56")

Declaration

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA812667

Dealers Internal Reference

MJFA0057

Dealers Notes

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Description

A George II upholstered mahogany Gainsborough armchair, in the manner of Paul Saunders, London, circa 1755.

Paul Saunders (1722-1771) was a leading cabinet maker in London in the 1750s and 1760s, based in Soho Square and later at 59 Greek Street, and received a number of important commissions from notable patrons.

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A very similar chair supplied to Robert Darcy, 4th Earl of Holderness, Hornby Castle, Yorkshire or Holderness House, London, was sold Christie’s, New York, 30th November 2012, $16,250.

Mark Jones Antiques

Provenance: Private Collection, Yorkshire.