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Bergere Chair & Two Side Chairs from Northumberland House

Artist: Morel and Hughes (active 1823)

Location: Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum

Date: 1823

Materials: Aburra wood

Dimensions: Bergere: 91.5 x 66cm, Side Chairs: 88x47cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £2,000 (Total: £18,500)

Vendor: Simon Redburn

Review number: 2769 (1979)

Provenance:
Commissioned by Hugh, 3rd Duke of Northumberland, 1823; David Style; his sale Christie's, June 1978.

Description:
Bergere, 91.5 x 66. Two side chairs, 88 x 47 cm. Made for the Ante-Room to the Crimson Drawing Room at Northumberland House. Originally formed part of a suite consisting of 4 ottomans, 2 bergeres, 8 side chairs, 8 stools, 2 cheval screens, cabinet and a flower stand.

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