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A pair of George III mahogany side chairs Circa 1795, after a Gillows design and also probably made by the Gillows firm Each with a tablet toprail above a flowerhead-centred vertical trellis splat flanked by Corinthian columns, with fluted columnar stiles, on ring turned fluted tapering front legs each headed by a spiral rosette, terminating in peg feet, each: 55cm wide x 52cm deep x 91.5cm high, (21 1/2in wide x 20in deep x 36in high) (2) Footnotes: Provenance The present lot was purchased soon after being offered Sotheby's, London, 2 May 1997, Fine English Furniture, lot 126. The Sotheby's footnote references a set of four painted and parcel gilt chairs of identical design which had previously sold in their rooms, 16 July 1982, lot 144. Thereafter, property of a private UK collector. A colour plate of a Gillows design, dated 1795, for a closely comparable armchair to the two chairs forming the offered lot features in Gillow Furniture Designs, 1760-1800, ed. by L. Boynton, 1995, Royston, pl. 30 (B). Also, a design for a very similar armchair, which appears to be referred to as the 'Garforth pattern' or 'diamond pattern back' chair, was produced by Gillows in 1795. This drawing is illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, pl. 165, p. 195. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
For all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows:
Buyer's Premium Rates
28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,000 up to and including £800,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000.
A 3rd party bidding platform fee of 4% of the Hammer Price for Buyers using the following bidding platforms will be added to the invoices of successful Buyers for auctions starting on or after 6th July 2024 – Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.
VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.
For payment information please refer to the sale catalog.
For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licenses please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.
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A pair of George III mahogany side chairs Circa 1795, after a Gillows design and also probably made by the Gillows firm Each with a tablet toprail above a flowerhead-centred vertical trellis splat flanked by Corinthian columns, with fluted columnar stiles, on ring turned fluted tapering front legs each headed by a spiral rosette, terminating in peg feet, each: 55cm wide x 52cm deep x 91.5cm high, (21 1/2in wide x 20in deep x 36in high) (2) Footnotes: Provenance The present lot was purchased soon after being offered Sotheby's, London, 2 May 1997, Fine English Furniture, lot 126. The Sotheby's footnote references a set of four painted and parcel gilt chairs of identical design which had previously sold in their rooms, 16 July 1982, lot 144. Thereafter, property of a private UK collector. A colour plate of a Gillows design, dated 1795, for a closely comparable armchair to the two chairs forming the offered lot features in Gillow Furniture Designs, 1760-1800, ed. by L. Boynton, 1995, Royston, pl. 30 (B). Also, a design for a very similar armchair, which appears to be referred to as the 'Garforth pattern' or 'diamond pattern back' chair, was produced by Gillows in 1795. This drawing is illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, pl. 165, p. 195. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
For all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows:
Buyer's Premium Rates
28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,000 up to and including £800,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000.
A 3rd party bidding platform fee of 4% of the Hammer Price for Buyers using the following bidding platforms will be added to the invoices of successful Buyers for auctions starting on or after 6th July 2024 – Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.
VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.
For payment information please refer to the sale catalog.
For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licenses please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.
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Stichworte: Gillows, Gillow, Armchair, Stuhl, Seating, Furniture Makers