Pair of Chinoiserie armchairs

John Linnell (1729 - 1796)

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

1754

Pair of armchairs from a set of eight supplied by William and John Linnell in black and gold japanned decoration.

• Medium: beechwood, japanned and gilded
• Dimensions: 103 x 60 x 66 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £15000 ( Total: £110,500)
• ArtFunded in: 1989
• Vendor: Christie's

Provenance

One of a set of eight chairs for the 4th Duke of Beaufort (1709-1756) for the Chinese bedroom at Badminton House; sold Christie's, London, 7/7/88, lot 65.

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