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George II hall chair (© Chiswick House)
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© Chiswick House

George II hall chair

Artist: William Kent (1684 - 1748)

Location: Chiswick House

Date: 1730

Materials: mahogany

Dimensions: 92 x 61 x 48 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £45,000 (Total: £169,094)

Vendor: Christie's

Review number: 4936 (2001)

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Provenance:
3rd Earl Bulington for Chiswick House, circa 1730. Acquired by 11th Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Castle bought from John Morant, Brockenhurst Park, Hampshire.

Description:
A George II mahogany hall chair designed by Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington and William Kent for Chiswick House.

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