09 May George II side chairs
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A pair of George II mahogany and parcel gilt side chairs, attributed to Wright and Elwick. English, circa 1750 Each with a pierced ribbon-scrolled back, surmounted by a Chinese pagoda. The frames are richly carved with scrolling acanthus and flower heads, cartouche and shell-feather motifs and Chinese fretwork. The upholstered seats still have their original fine floral needlework covers. They were probably supplied to Peregrine, 3rd Duke of Ancaster (1714-1778) for Grimsthorpe Castle and were originally part of a set of six chairs...
