POSSIBLY BY WILLIAM VILE & JOHN COBB AND EXECUTED BY WILLIAM STRICKLAND, CIRCA 1760-65
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Price Realised GBP 12,600
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GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000
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Closed: 9 Apr 2025
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A PAIR OF GEORGE III WALNUT ARMCHAIRS
POSSIBLY BY WILLIAM VILE & JOHN COBB AND EXECUTED BY WILLIAM STRICKLAND, CIRCA 1760-65
POSSIBLY BY WILLIAM VILE & JOHN COBB AND EXECUTED BY WILLIAM STRICKLAND, CIRCA 1760-65A PAIR OF GEORGE III WALNUT ARMCHAIRSEstimate: GBP 8,000 - 12,000
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In overall good condition with good underlying colour. There are the inevitable minor dents marks and scratches and shrinkage cracks due to age and use. There is perished varnish over the carved surfaces and the upholstery is worn throughout. Some small chips and losses to the carving throughout. Later battens attached to insides of seat rails for webbing and later corner brackets. The upholstery fairly worn and fraying to the front of the seats. Originally with castors, now lacking. Structurally secure.
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Lot 369Sale 23865
POSSIBLY BY WILLIAM VILE & JOHN COBB AND EXECUTED BY WILLIAM STRICKLAND, CIRCA 1760-65A PAIR OF GEORGE III WALNUT ARMCHAIRSEstimate: GBP 8,000 - 12,000
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