Lot 166
166
A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN MAHOGANY X-FRAME ARMCHAIRS
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A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN MAHOGANY X-FRAME ARMCHAIRS

AFTER A DESIGN BY THOMAS HOPE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN MAHOGANY X-FRAME ARMCHAIRS
AFTER A DESIGN BY THOMAS HOPE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Each reeded overall, with padded back and dished seat upholstered in buff suede with brass-buttoning, with downswept arms above rosette centred X-frame supports joined by turned stretchers (6)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

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Lot Essay

The overall form of this chair derives from ancient Roman 'curule' chairs revived by Thomas Hope's Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1807, pl. VIII. A similar example was sold Thomas Hope and the Neoclassical Vision, Christie's London, 24 April 2008, lot 52.

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