A Pair of George III Mahogany Armchairs, Attributed To Gillow
Circa 1780–90
Height: 37" Width: 23" Depth: 21" Seat H: 19"
Inventory Number 8518-346
Price
$56,000
Description
The oval interlaced backs carved with acanthus leaves and roundels, with downswept arms and serpentine-shaped seat rails with conforming carved decoration, supported on tapering square and reeded legs ending in squared toupee feet.
Illustrated
S. Stuart, "Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730–1840", 2008, vol. 1, p. 171, pl. 131.
A triple chair-back settee of identical design, M. Harris & Sons, "A Catalogue and Index of Old Furniture and Works of Decorative Art From Late Sixteenth Century to Early Nineteenth Century", 1938, vol. II, p. 343.